Question

Biotrophic fungal pathogen, Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici is a threat to agriculture
(A). Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici enter through stomata
(B). Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici forms haustoria in the plant cell
(C). Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici can infect colateral weed plants in wheat fields
(D). Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici can infect dicot plants also
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D).
• B. (A), (B), (D) only.
• C. (B), (A), (C) only.
• D. (C), (B) only.

Hint:

Rust fungi are biotrophic pathogens that form feeding haustoria. Heteroecious rusts like P. graminis infect both monocots (wheat) and dicots (barberry).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A