Question

    A disease of citrus plants in which cracks develop in the bark and sap oozes out. Profuse gumming on the surface is seen. It also causes leaf rot.

    A Gummosis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Citrus canker Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sooty mold Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Bacterial blast Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Citrus scab Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The early symptoms of gummosis caused by Phytophthora includes sap oozing from small cracks in the infected bark, giving the tree a bleeding appearance.Profuse gummosis is observed on the bark.It also causes leaf rot.

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