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Agriculture · Q389

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 389

Q389

Downey mildew of pearlmillet may be suppressed by increased soil levels of

A.
K
B.
Cu
C.
Cl
Answer
D.
Zn

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Downey mildew of bajra or pearl millet is a common disease in India and is also known as green ear, it destroys much of the crop every year. It is caused by a fungus (oomycetes or water mould).
Downey mildew of pearl millet may be suppressed by increased soil levels of Chlorine.