Question:

Bacterial leaf blight of rice is caused by a species

Updated On: May 19, 2024
  • Alternaria
  • Erwinia
  • Xanthomonas
  • Pseudomonas.
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Bacterial leaf blight of rice is caused by Xanthomonas oryzae a bacterium which is gram- negative, aerobic, capsulated, and motile with a single polar flagellum. Primary infection is carried through the infected seeds. The entry of the pathogen occurs through wounds and stomata. The symptoms of the disease is the appearance of linear, yellow to straw coloured stripes, usually on both the edges of the leaf. As the disease progresses, the drying and twisting of the leaf tip occurs. The most destructive phase of the disease is the 'Ikresek' or wilt resulting from early systematic infection.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0

Concepts Used:

Biological Classification

The process of grouping living organisms into categories is called biological classification. The most modern 5-kingdom classification was put ahead by an eminent scientist R.H.Whittaker. The five-kingdom classification is based on the criteria like cell structure, mode of nutrition, body form, and reproduction. One of the most important characteristics of this system is that it follows the evolutionary sequence of living organisms. The organisms are classified into distinct taxa or levels like Kingdom, Phylum, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. The 5 kingdoms are as follows:

Biological Classification