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What is the primary mode of transmission for the phytoplasma pathogen causing the disease?
What is the primary mode of transmission for the phytoplasma pathogen causing the disease?
- Through soil contact
- Through irrigation water
- Through aphids (correct)
- Through infected seeds
What is the main effect of phytoplasma colonization on plants?
What is the main effect of phytoplasma colonization on plants?
- Improved nutrient absorption
- Blockage of photosynthates from leaves to stalks (correct)
- Increased growth rate
- Enhanced photosynthesis
What distinguishes phytoplasma from other pathogens in terms of cell structure?
What distinguishes phytoplasma from other pathogens in terms of cell structure?
- Presence of a rigid cell wall (correct)
- Filamentous morphology
- Absence of a unit membrane
- Inability to colonize phloem cells
How does the disease affect the growth of sugarcane clumps?
How does the disease affect the growth of sugarcane clumps?
What method is recommended for treating healthy setts before planting to manage the disease?
What method is recommended for treating healthy setts before planting to manage the disease?
Which insect is NOT mentioned as a secondary transmitter of the phytoplasma pathogen?
Which insect is NOT mentioned as a secondary transmitter of the phytoplasma pathogen?
How does the fungus responsible for red rot disease survive on collateral hosts?
How does the fungus responsible for red rot disease survive on collateral hosts?
How can conidia settle on leaves cause infection?
How can conidia settle on leaves cause infection?
What is a recommended method for preventing red rot disease in sugarcane setts before planting?
What is a recommended method for preventing red rot disease in sugarcane setts before planting?
How can stem infection in sugarcane occur?
How can stem infection in sugarcane occur?
What is a favorable condition that can contribute to the spread of red rot disease?
What is a favorable condition that can contribute to the spread of red rot disease?
Which variety of sugarcane is recommended for its resistance to red rot disease?
Which variety of sugarcane is recommended for its resistance to red rot disease?
Which rust of wheat is also known as stem rust?
Which rust of wheat is also known as stem rust?
What is the alternate host for Black rust (Stem rust) of wheat?
What is the alternate host for Black rust (Stem rust) of wheat?
Which rust of wheat exclusively attacks the leaf lamina?
Which rust of wheat exclusively attacks the leaf lamina?
Which rust of wheat has spherical spores with 7-10 germ pores?
Which rust of wheat has spherical spores with 7-10 germ pores?
What is the appearance of teliospores in Black rust (Stem rust) of wheat?
What is the appearance of teliospores in Black rust (Stem rust) of wheat?
'Pustules large, elongated' is a characteristic description of which type of wheat rust pustules?
'Pustules large, elongated' is a characteristic description of which type of wheat rust pustules?
What is the color of the conidia produced by the pathogen Peronospora pisi?
What is the color of the conidia produced by the pathogen Peronospora pisi?
Where does the downy growth of the pathogen appear in relation to the plant leaves?
Where does the downy growth of the pathogen appear in relation to the plant leaves?
How do infected stems of plants typically react to the infection by Peronospora pisi?
How do infected stems of plants typically react to the infection by Peronospora pisi?
What is the term used to describe the finger-shaped structures sent inside host cells by the mycelium of Peronospora pisi?
What is the term used to describe the finger-shaped structures sent inside host cells by the mycelium of Peronospora pisi?
Where do the conidiophores of Peronospora pisi emerge from?
Where do the conidiophores of Peronospora pisi emerge from?
What happens to seeds lying corresponding to the symptoms on infected pods?
What happens to seeds lying corresponding to the symptoms on infected pods?
What weather conditions favor the disease cycle initiation of Wilt of chickpea?
What weather conditions favor the disease cycle initiation of Wilt of chickpea?
How is the primary infection of Wilt of chickpea initiated?
How is the primary infection of Wilt of chickpea initiated?
What is a recommended management practice for fields with heavy incidence of Wilt of chickpea?
What is a recommended management practice for fields with heavy incidence of Wilt of chickpea?
Which genotypes possess resistance to Wilt of chickpea according to the text?
Which genotypes possess resistance to Wilt of chickpea according to the text?
Which seed treatment is effective against Root rot and Wilt diseases in chickpea?
Which seed treatment is effective against Root rot and Wilt diseases in chickpea?
How can the incidence of Wilt of chickpea be reduced through soil application?
How can the incidence of Wilt of chickpea be reduced through soil application?
