Question

Tundu disease of wheat is due to infection caused by:

• A. Nematodes and fungi
• B. Fungi and bacteria
• C. Nematodes and bacteria
• D. Algae and bacteria

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Nematodes and bacteria

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Tundu disease is also named yellow ear rot disorder.
2. It is caused by the nematode, Anguina tritici and the bacterium, Corynebacterium tritici.
3. The disease leads to yellow black elongated spots appearing on leaves and straws.
4. The plant has weak saplings that show stunted growth.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A: Tundu disease of wheat is due to infection caused by nematodes and bacteria and not by nematodes and fungi.

Option B: Tundu disease of wheat is due to infection caused by nematodes and bacteria and not by fungi and bacteria.

Option D: Tundu disease of wheat is due to infection caused by nematodes and bacteria and not by algae and bacteria.

Final answer: Tundu disease of wheat is due to infection caused by Nematodes and bacteria.