Question

Which among the following is a bacterial disease?

• A. Rust of Tea
• B. Red rot of Sugarcane
• C. Citrus canker
• D. Late blight of Potato

Answer 1

The correct option is C Citrus canker

Rust of Tea is also called as red rust disease. It is caused by algae Cephaleuros parasiticus Karst. It affects the tea plant. Red rot is a disease that affects the sugarcane plant. It is caused by fungus Glomerella tucumanensis. Citrus canker is a bacterial disease affecting Citrus species caused by the Xanthomonas axonopodis. It affects Citrus species like lime, orange. Late blight is an infection caused by fungus Phytophthora infestans. It affects potato and tomato.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Citrus canker.'