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    Question

    Karnal Bunt of wheat, a disease that causes a

    characteristic fishy odor in affected grains, is caused by which of the following pathogens?
    A Puccinia graminis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sclerosporagraminicola Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tilletia indica Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Fusarium udum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Karnal Bunt is a fungal disease of wheat caused by the pathogen Tilletia indica. It infects wheat grains, causing them to develop a fishy odor, which significantly reduces the grain quality. The disease is typically transmitted through infected seeds and can cause significant losses in wheat yield. Puccinia graminis causes wheat rust, Sclerosporagraminicola causes downy mildew, and Fusarium udum is associated with fusarium wilt in legumes.

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