Q844
Which one of the following diseases of pigeonpea is transmitted by Eryophid mite
A.
Phytophthora stem rot
B.
Cercospora leaf spot
C.
Yellow mosaic
D.
Sterility mosaic
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Eriophyid mites are translucent, cigar-shaped microscopic mites that cause deformities on many plant species including pigeon pea. It helps in the transmission of pigeon pea sterility mosaic disease (SMD) caused by a mosaic virus.SMD is also known as 'Green Plaque' is an evolving disease that leads to a great loss of yield.