Question

Which variety is resistant to the curl blight black rot disease?

• A. Pusa Sawani
• B. Pusa Swarnim
  
• C. Pusa Shubhra
  
• D. Himgiri

Answer 1

The correct option is C Pusa Shubhra


Introduction to Curl blight black rot disease
Curl blight black rot is a prevalent disease in cruciferous plants. It is a bacterial disease caused by the pathogen Xanthomonas campestris. The pathogen initially attacks the leaves. The infected tissue shows wilting and the colour changes from pale green to yellow to finally brown and thereafter it dies.
Pusa Sawani
Pusa Sawani is a variety of Okra that is resistant to shoot and fruit borers.
Pusa Swarnim
Pusa Swarnim is a variety belonging to the genus Brassica and is resistant to White rust disease.
Pusa Shubhra
Pusa Shubhra is a variety of Cauliflower. It is resistant to Curl blight black rot disease.
Himgiri
Himgiri is a variety of wheat, resistant to Hill bunt and Leaf and stripe rust disease.
Final answer
(C) Pusa Shubhra