Chestnut disease is caused by

A. Drechslera oryzae

B. Venturia inequalis

C. Cryphonectria parasitica

D. Taphrina maculans

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Chestnut disease is caused by Cryphonectria parasitica.
The pathogenic fungus Cryphonectria parasitica is a member of the Ascomycota. The fungus spread rapidly and caused significant tree loss in both regions.
It is a parasitic fungus of chestnut trees. This disease came to be known as chestnut blight. The American chestnut and American chinquapin are highly susceptible to chestnut blight.