Question

Name the seed borne and soil borne diseases.

Answer 1

Seed borne diseases are those diseases that are transferred through seeds.
1. Black rot disease in crucifers
2. Tomato mosaic disease
3. Net blotch of barley
4. Loose smut in wheat, barley etc

Soil borne diseases arises due to micro-organisms that survive and move around in soil.
1. Root rot of wheat
2. Crown gall disease
3. Root knot nematode disease
4. Corky root of lettuce