Question

The deadly disease of groundnut is
1. Powdery mildew
2. None of these
3. Tikka
4. Damping off

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Tikka

The correct answer is Tikka.

• ​Tikka
  • It is major disease-affecting groundnut (and all its varieties) in India.
  • The infection initially originates with the fungus getting carried on plant debris or through the seed.
  • All parts of the host plant above soil level are attacked.
  • The first visible symptoms appear on the leaflets of lower leaves as dark spots which at a later stage, are surrounded by yellow rings.

• Powdery mildew
  • It is a fungal disease.
  • It affects a wide variety of plants.
  • It appears as light grey or white powdery spots usually found on infected leaves, but can also be found underneath, or on stems, flowers, fruit or vegetables.
  • It thrives in warm, dry climates.

• Damping-off
  • It is a soil-borne fungal disease that affects seeds and new seedlings.
  • It refers to the rotting of stem and root tissues at and below the soil surface.
  • It can be reduced by planting fungicide-treated seed directly into the garden.