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What is the specific virus that causes abaca mosaic disease?
What is the specific virus that causes abaca mosaic disease?
- Abaca mosaic virus (AbaMV) (correct)
- Petalonia nigronervosa Coq
- Banana bract mosaic virus
- Banana bunchy-top virus (BBTV)
Why was the spread of abaca mosaic disease rapid after World War 2?
Why was the spread of abaca mosaic disease rapid after World War 2?
- Plantations were abandoned during the war
- Abandonment of plantations left the disease free to spread
- Frenzy to increase abaca areas post-war
- All of the above (correct)
What is a noticeable symptom of abaca mosaic disease on the leaves?
What is a noticeable symptom of abaca mosaic disease on the leaves?
- Raised leaf veins
- Conspicuous molting of leaves (correct)
- Spindle-shaped chlorotic streaks
- Continuous ripples
What is the impact of abaca mosaic disease on fiber quality?
What is the impact of abaca mosaic disease on fiber quality?
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Which aphid species is capable of harboring and transmitting the virus that causes abaca mosaic disease?
Which aphid species is capable of harboring and transmitting the virus that causes abaca mosaic disease?
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