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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of Sigatoka disease on bananas?

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

    What is the causal fungus of Sigatoka disease?

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

    Where was Sigatoka disease first observed?

    <p>Fiji</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for Sigatoka disease?

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

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