Q20
Panama disease of banana is prevented by
A.
Spraying copper fungicide
B.
Spraying zinc carrier
C.
Application of lime to the soil
AnswerD.
Providing adequate irrigation
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Panama disease of bananas is prevented by the application of lime to the soil.Panama disease is a wilting disease caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum. The pathogen is resistant to fungicides and its control is limited to phytosanitary measures.
Panama disease is one of the most destructive plant diseases of modern times.