Question

The disease 'root-knot nematode' in brinjal is caused by

• A. Fusarium
• B. Phytophthora infestans
• C. Meloidogyne incognita
• D. All of the above
• E. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Meloidogyne incognita

Meloidogyne incognita is the species of the parasitic nematode which causes root knot disease in the brinjal plant. This nematode feed on the plants and form galls in the roots of the plant. This nematodes infects the small seedlings rather than the adult plants.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.