RSD is caused by

A. Gram (-) fastidious bacteria

B. Gram (+) fastidious bacteria

C. Clavibacter xyli

D. Both B and C

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

RSD is caused by Gram (+) fastidious bacteria and Clavibacter xyli.
The ratoon stunting disease (RSD), is caused by the fastidious gram-positive bacteria Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli, is the most important sugarcane disease.
Production losses may exceed 50%, depending on the susceptibility of the genotype.