Q567
Leaf curl virus of chilli is transmitted by
A.
Aphid
B.
White fly
AnswerC.
Jassid
D.
Honey bees
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The leaf curl virus of chili is transmitted by a White fly.Chilli leaf curl virus is transmitted by whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) and is a serious threat to chili fields.
Symptoms include the upward curling of leaves, plant stunting, and yield reductions. There are no treatments for viruses. Infected pepper plants cannot be cured; therefore, the focus should be on prevention.