Fungal Diseases in Agriculture

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What is the causal fungus of Sigatoka disease?

  • Mycosphaerella fijiensis (correct)
  • Magnaporthe oryzae
  • Fusarium oxysporum
  • Mycosphaerella musicola

Where was Sigatoka disease first observed?

  • Australia
  • Madagascar
  • Hawaii
  • Fiji (correct)

What happens to the functional leaf surface of the banana plant due to Sigatoka disease?

  • It changes color
  • It reduces (correct)
  • It increases
  • It remains unaffected

What is the initial appearance of Sigatoka disease on banana leaves?

<p>Small, light-yellow spots parallel to the side veins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Sigatoka disease on bananas?

<p>Fail to ripen and may fall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the causal fungus of Sigatoka disease?

<p>Mycosphaerella musicola (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Sigatoka disease first observed?

<p>Fiji (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the initial symptoms of Sigatoka disease on banana leaves?

<p>Small, light-yellow spots with brown centers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Sigatoka disease on bananas?

<p>Reduction in functional leaf surface leading to small bananas that fail to ripen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for Sigatoka disease?

<p>Banana leaf spot (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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