Question

Wheat blast is one of the recent plant disease outbreaks in Asia
(A). Wheat blast is caused by Puccinia graminis
(B). Wheat blast is caused by Fusarium graminearum
(C). Wheat blast is caused by Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum
(D). Wheat blast primarily affect spikes and panicles
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Wheat blast is caused by Magnaporthe oryzae pv. Triticum (related to rice blast) and primarily targets the wheat head (spike), turning it completely white and sterile.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A