Q466
RSD is caused by
A.
Gram (-) fastidious bacteria
B.
Gram (+) fastidious bacteria
C.
Clavibacter xyli
D.
Both B and C
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
RSD is caused by Gram (+) fastidious bacteria and Clavibacter xyli.The ratoon stunting disease (RSD), is caused by the fastidious gram-positive bacteria Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli, is the most important sugarcane disease.
Production losses may exceed 50%, depending on the susceptibility of the genotype.