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Important Plant pathology MCQs

1. Which of the following is NOT a common plant pathogen?
a) Fusarium
b) Rhizoctonia
c) Pythium
d) E. coli

2. What is the primary mode of transmission for plant viruses?
a) Soil
b) Water
c) Insects
d) Birds

3. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of bacterial wilt in plants?
a) Wilting leaves
b) Yellowing leaves
c) Stunted growth
d) Dark lesions on stems

4. Which of the following is NOT a method for controlling plant diseases?
a) Crop rotation
b) Chemical pesticides
c) Biological control agents
d) Overwatering

5. What is the primary function of plant pathology in agriculture?
a) To increase crop yields
b) To decrease crop yields
c) To promote the growth of weeds
d) To study the effects of climate change on plants

Answers:
1. d) E. coli
2. c) Insects
3. b) Yellowing leaves
4. d) Overwatering
5. a) To increase crop yields

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