Question

Cephaleuros, which causes "Red rust of tea" is a

• A. Red algae
• B. Brown algae
• C. Dinoflagellate
• D. Green algae

Answer 1

The correct option is D Green algae

The genus Cephaleuros is a member of the Trentepohliales and a unique order, Chlorophyta, which contains the photosynthetic organisms known as green algae. Cephaleuros species are parasites of higher plants. The disease is called as an algal leaf spot, algal fruit spot, and green scurf; Cephaleuros infections on tea and coffee plants have been called as red rust. These are aerophilic, filamentous green algae.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.