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Which bacteria is responsible for staining of the cotton fibre

A. Mycobacterium sp.

B. Clostridium botulinum

C. Nematospora gossypii

D. Bacillus sp.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Nematospora gossypii bacteria is responsible for the staining of the cotton fibre.
The bacterium Nematospora gossypii enters the site of injury and stains the fibre.
The adult is a red and black bug with white stripes ventrally on the abdomen. The eggs are laid in loose masses in the soil. The fecundity of the bug is 100 - 130.

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