Q153
Which bacteria is responsible for staining of the cotton fibre
A.
Mycobacterium sp.
B.
Clostridium botulinum
C.
Nematospora gossypii
AnswerD.
Bacillus sp.
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Nematospora gossypii bacteria is responsible for the staining of the cotton fibre.The bacterium Nematospora gossypii enters the site of injury and stains the fibre.
The adult is a red and black bug with white stripes ventrally on the abdomen. The eggs are laid in loose masses in the soil. The fecundity of the bug is 100 - 130.