Tundu disease of wheat is due to infection caused by

Nematode and fungi

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Fungi and bacteria

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Nematode and bacteria

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Algae and fungi

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Solution

The correct option is B Nematode and bacteria
Tundu disease is also called as yellow ear rot diseases. It is caused by the nematodes and bacteria i.e., combined action of a nematode, Anguina tritici and a bacterium, Corynebacterium tritici. It is characterized by the yellow exudates on the spikes, stunted seedlings.

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