Early leaf spot disease in Arachis hypogea is caused due to infection of

Agrobacterium tumefaciens

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Phytophthora infestans

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Circospora personata

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Gibberella fujikuroi

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Solution

The correct option is C Circospora personata
Early leaf spot disease in Arachis hypogea is caused due to infection of Circospora personata in which small necrotic spots appear with light to dark brown centres and yellow halo around it. In addition to this sporulation is seen on the upper surface of leaflet.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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