Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 171

Question: In 1943 the causal organism and host of Bengal famine was [BHU 1995; EAMCET 1995]

Options:

A) Wheat rust by Puccinia

B) Blast of rice by Pyricularia oryzae

C) Blast of rice by Xanthomonas oryzae

D) Brown leaf spot of rice by Helminthosporium oryzae

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Brown leaf sport of rice is a seed born disease, which is caused by Helminthosporium oryzae.