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Agriculture · Q219

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 219

Q219

Pigeon Pea Sterility Mosaic Virus is transmitted by

A.
Aphid
B.
Hopper
C.
Mite
Answer
D.
Gram Pod borer

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Pigeon Pea sterility Mosaic Virus is transmitted by Eriophyid Mites, Aceria cajani. It is characterized by stunted and bushy plants, leaves of reduced size with chlorotic rings or mosaic symptoms, and partial or complete cessation of flower production which is sterility.