Question

    Which pathogen is responsible for charcoal rot of soybean?

    A Ascochyta rabiei Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Macrophomina phaseolina Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rhizoctonia solani Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Penicillium chrysogenum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Charcoal rot of soybean is caused by the fungal pathogen Macrophomina phaseolina . This pathogen infects the roots and lower stems of soybean plants, leading to the characteristic charcoal-like appearance of the infected tissues.

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