Question

An Albugo caused disease in which pustules on the surface of leaves, stem inflorescence and floral parts along with various type of deformities of which, hypertrophy is most pronounced, are the characteristic symptoms of ___________________.

• A. Yellow stripe rust of wheat
• B. White rust of mustard
• C. Yellow ear rot and ear cockle of wheat
• D. Udbatta disease of rice

Answer 1

The correct option is B White rust of mustard

B. White rust of mustard

The genus Albugo is represented by 25 species which are a parasite on land plants and about 241 species in 63 genera are attacked by this fungal parasite. It attacks several annual crucifers such as Capsella bursa pastoris, Lepidium sativum, Brassica campestris, Raphanus sativus and several other crucifer weeds. It causes a disease called “white rust” or “ blister rust:. The fungus attacks all the above-ground parts.