Question

Which pathogen causes Tikka disease of groundnut?

• A. Cercospora personata
• B. Pyricularia oryzae
• C. Xanthomonas citri
• D. Tungrovirus

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cercospora personata

Cercospora is a genus of ascomycete fungi. Cercospora personata causes infections in the plants which belongs to the plants of the family of Leguminosae. They commonly attack the plants like groundnut and other legumes. The disease caused by this fungus is the leaf spot disease, also known as Tikka disease, of groundnut.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.