Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2016 2016Moderate

The 1st symptom of Leaf curl disease of cotton infection appear within:

Correct answer: B. 2 - 3 weeks

  • A. 1 - 2 weeks
  • B. 2 - 3 weeks
  • C. 3 - 4 weeks
  • D. 4 - 5 weeks

Explanation

The correct answer is 2 - 3 weeks. Leaf curl disease symptoms in cotton typically become visible within this timeframe due to the pathogen's incubation period. Options 1 - 2 weeks and 3 - 4 weeks are incorrect because the symptoms generally do not manifest that quickly or take that long to appear. Option 4 - 5 weeks is also too late for the initial appearance of symptoms. Recognizing the typical progression of plant diseases can help determine the correct answer.

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