Question

Identify the plant disease and it's type based on the given symptoms.

1. Leaves of the affected plant have powdery spots.
2. Rotting of the root.
3. Wilting of plants.
4. Emission of foul smell.

• A. Root infection, Viral
• B. Tikka disease, Fungal
• C. Zika, Protozoan
• D. Leaf rot, Bacterial

Answer 1

The correct option is B Tikka disease, Fungal

In tikka disease,
$\bullet$ All leaves of the affected plant have powdery spots.
$\bullet$ Root infections like boring worms, insects or fungus are not seen above the ground but it makes the plant wilt.
$\bullet$ Rotting of roots and emission of foul smell is common.

Control measures that can be used are to:
$\bullet$ Remove the affected leaves from the plant and burn them.
$\bullet$ Use of pesticides like Dithane M-45 and Eldrine.