Kamal bunt of wheat first time reported in Karnal by Mitra in
A. 1950
B. 1931
C. 1940
D. 1951
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Karnal bunt of wheat was first time reported in Karnal by Mitra in 1931.Karnal bunt is a fungal disease of wheat, durum wheat, and triticale. The disease produces dark colour and a fishy smell on infected kernels.
The darkening of the kernel is a result of the kernel tissue being converted into a teliospore mass by the fungus.
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