Red rot of sugarcane is caused by
A. Fusarium
B. Alternaria
C. Dreschlera
D. Colletotrichum
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Red rot disease in sugarcane is caused by the fungus Colletotrichum falcatum.In this infection, red and white patches are found within the cane along with a sour alcoholic odor when the cane is split open.
The spindle leaves start drying in an earlier stage of infection and at a later stage, stalks become discoloured and hollow.
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