White blisters of crucifers' is caused by pathogen
A. Ustilago tritici
B. Albugo candida
C. Sclerospora sorghi
D. Plasmopora viticola
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
White blisters of crucifers' is caused by the pathogen Albugo candida.A. candida is an obligate plant pathogen that infects Brassicaceae species and causes the disease known as white rust or white blister rust. It has a relatively smaller genome than other oomycetes.
White rust, also called white blisters, is a fungal disease caused by the fungus Albugo candida, which affects cruciferous plants that include vegetables such as kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage.
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