Tungro virus of rice is transmitted by
A. Stem borer
B. Leaf roller
C. Green leaf hopper
D. Gundhi bug
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Rice tungro is a disease caused by the combination of two Rice tungro viruses, bacilliform virus (RTBV) and Spherical virus (RTSV).It is transmitted by Green leaf hopper or sometimes by aphids in a semipersistent manner.
It causes leaf discolouration, stunted growth, reduced tiller numbers and sterile grains.

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