Which disease is caused by nematodes in banana_____________________?
Correct answer: D. Root knot
- A. Banana bunchy top
- B. Finger tip rot
- C. Panama diseases
- D. Root knot
Explanation
Root-knot nematodes, mainly Meloidogyne species, attack banana roots and produce characteristic galls, causing root-knot disease. Bunchy top and Panama disease are caused by a virus and a fungus, respectively.
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