Q755
Leaf smut of rice is caused by
A.
Entyloma oryzae
AnswerB.
Neovassia horrida
C.
Tilletia oryzae
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Leaf smut of rice is caused by Entyloma oryzae.Leaf smut, caused by the fungus Entyloma oryzae, is a widely distributed, but somewhat minor, disease of rice. The fungus produces slightly raised, angular, black spots (sori) on both sides of the leaves.
This is a minor fungal disease in which small slightly raised black spots develop mostly on the leaves. Raised spots or pustules break open releasing air-borne spores.