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The viral disease can be controlled by_________________?

Correct answer: C. Growing resistant varieties

  • A. Organo-chlorine pesticides
  • B. Pyrethroids
  • C. Growing resistant varieties
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Viruses cannot usually be killed inside an infected plant with insecticides, so management relies on resistant varieties, healthy planting material and control of vectors. Organo-chlorines and pyrethroids may control insect vectors but do not directly cure viral disease.

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