Question

Which of the following is not a fungal disease?

• A. White rust of crucifers
• B. Black rust of wheat
• C. Red rust of tea
• D. Red rot of sugarcane

Answer 1

The correct option is C Red rust of tea

Red rust disease of tea is caused by algae of the genus Cephaleuros. It is a genus of parasitic simple green algae consisting of fourteen species.

White rust of crucifers is caused by the fungus Albugo candidans. Black rust of wheat is caused by the fungus Puccinia graminis. Red rot of sugarcane is caused by the fungus Glomerella tucumanensis.