Question

    Which fungal disease affects the seedling emergence from

    the soil in two phases, namely pre-emergence and post-emergence damping-off?
    A Early blight Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bacterial spot Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Damping-off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Anthracnose Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A Damping-off is a fungal disease that affects seedlings in two phases - pre-emergence damping-off causes failure of seedling emergence from the soil, while post-emergence damping-off leads to infected seedlings toppling over after emergence.

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