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Citrus canker is an air-borne disease.

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The correct option is A
True
  • Citrus canker is a bacterial disease caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis.
  • It gets transmitted through air and infects citrus plants such as oranges, grapefruit and lemon.
  • The transmission of the disease can be prevented by burning the infected leaves and fruits.

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