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Agriculture · Q255

Plant Pathology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 255

Q255

Both longitudinal and transverse septation are found in

A.
Cercospora
B.
Heminthosporium
C.
Alternaria
Answer
D.
Curvularia

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Both longitudinal and transverse septation are found in Alternaria.
Alternaria is a genus of Deuteromycetes fungi. All species are known as major plant pathogens.
Spores of Alternaria can be formed singly, but most often in chains. They are typically club-shaped and are highly septate, having divisions in both vertical and horizontal directions. The spore surfaces are usually smooth but may have small rounded warts creating a slightly rough surface.