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.