Question

Which of the following fungi is a parasite on mustard?

• A. Albugo candida
• B. Puccinia
• C. Graminis tritici
• D. Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Albugo candida

The correct option is A.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Albugo candida is referred to as white rust.
2. It is a member of the Albugineceae family.
3. It causes white blister disease in more than 200 plant species including mustard.
4. It is parasitic in nature.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Puccinia is a parasitic genus of fungus.
2. It causes pathogenic rust on the leaves of plants.
3. It causes disease in Grains and cereals.

Option C:

1. Graminis tritici is a parasitic genus of fungus.
2. It causes pathogenic red rust on the leaves and stems of plants.
3. It causes diseases in Grains like wheat, barley, etc.

Option D:

1. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is commonly known as yeast.
2. It is an economically important fungus.
3. It is widely used in the bakery industry.

Final answer: Albugo candida is a fungus parasite in mustard.