Question

Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A (I), B (II), C (III), D (IV)
• B. A (II), B (I), C (IV), D (III)
• C. A (IV), B (I), C (II), D (III)
• D. A (III), B (IV), C (I), D (II)

Hint:

P. parasitica = Tobacco; P. ramorum = Sudden oak death; P. megasperma = Soybean; P. cinnamomi = Avocado.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The genus Phytophthora contains devastating oomycete pathogens specialized to major economic plant hosts.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Matching Phytophthora species in List I with economic host plants in List II:
1. Phytophthora parasitica var. nicotianae (A) $\to$ Tobacco black shank (III).
2. Phytophthora ramorum (B) $\to$ Sudden Oak Death in Oak Tanoak (IV).
3. Phytophthora megasperma sojae (C) $\to$ Soybean root and stem rot (I).
4. Phytophthora cinnamomi (D) $\to$ Avocado root rot (II).

Step 3: Final Answer:
Matching summary: A $\to$ III, B $\to$ IV, C $\to$ I, D $\to$ II.