Which one of the following diseases of pigeonpea is transmitted by Eryophid mite
A. Phytophthora stem rot
B. Cercospora leaf spot
C. Yellow mosaic
D. Sterility mosaic
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Eriophyid mites are translucent, cigar-shaped microscopic mites that cause deformities on many plant species including pigeon pea. It helps in the transmission of pigeon pea sterility mosaic disease (SMD) caused by a mosaic virus.SMD is also known as 'Green Plaque' is an evolving disease that leads to a great loss of yield.
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