Question

    Which one of the following strategies is unsuitable for the management of ‘Ascochyta blight’ of chickpea?

    A Timely sowing to avoid the early drought Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Destruction and burial of diseased crop residues by deep tillage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Spraying of NPV (Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus) on the crop Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Cultivation of resistant varieties Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ascochyta blight of chickpea is caused by the fungal pathogen Ascochyta rabiei (formerly known as Phoma rabiei).

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