New NABARD Workshop - Last 4 year trend. March 5 at 5 PM. Register here

    Question

    The fungus coletotrichum falcatum causes which disease

    in sugarcane?
    A Red rot of sugarcane Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sugarcane mosaic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sugarcane yellow leaf Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Grassy shoot Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Smut of sugarcane Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The fungus coletotrichum falcatum causes red rot in sugarcane. The red rot infected canes show dull red to brown shades on the rind/nodal regions and during severe infection pinkish sporulation can be seen on rind and leaf scars.

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams: