Question

Statement 1 Angular leaf spot in cotton is caused by Xanthomonos species

Statement 2: Bacteria can cause disease in plants

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
• B. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
• C. Both the statements are false
• D. Both the statements are true

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both the statements are true

Plant pathogenic bacteria cause many different kinds of diseases in plants. They are transmitted in many ways. They can be splashed about by rain or carried by the wind, birds or insects. Angular leaf spot in cotton is caused by Xanthomonos malvacearum