Q1028
Tungro virus of rice is transmitted by
A.
Stem borer
B.
Leaf roller
C.
Green leaf hopper
AnswerD.
Gundhi bug
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Rice tungro is a disease caused by the combination of two Rice tungro viruses, bacilliform virus (RTBV) and Spherical virus (RTSV).It is transmitted by Green leaf hopper or sometimes by aphids in a semipersistent manner.
It causes leaf discolouration, stunted growth, reduced tiller numbers and sterile grains.