In which of the following plants is swollen shoot disease common?
Question
In which of the following plants is swollen shoot disease common?
Options
A)
Groundnut
B)
cocoa
C)
Corn
D)
Cotton
E)
Rubber
Related Lesson: Plant Viruses | Viruses
The correct answer is B.
Explanation:
Swollen shoot disease is common in cocoa plants. The trees are usually killed within 3 to 4 years. Symptoms vary depending on the strain of virus and include leaf chlorosis (interveinal), root necrosis, red vein banding in young leaves, small mottled pods, and stem/root swelling followed by die-back.
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Swollen shoot disease is common in cocoa plants. The trees are usually killed within 3 to 4 years. Symptoms vary depending on the strain of virus and include leaf chlorosis (interveinal), root necrosis, red vein banding in young leaves, small mottled pods, and stem/root swelling followed by die-back.