Question: The disease Yellow vein mosaic of bhindi is caused by which microorganism?
Options:
Bacteria
Fungi
Virus
None of them
✅ Explanation
→ Microorganisms are harmful in various ways, causing diseases in humans, plants, and animals. These disease-causing microorganisms are called pathogens.
→ Microorganisms cause diseases in plants like wheat, rice, potato, sugarcane, orange, apple, and others, reducing crop yield.
→ The Yellow Vein Mosaic of bhindi is caused by a virus called Begomovirus, which is transmitted by the insect Whitefly. The disease is characterized by mosaic-like yellowing of veins and veinlets of leaves.
→ Microorganisms are harmful in various ways, causing diseases in humans, plants, and animals. These disease-causing microorganisms are called pathogens.
→ Microorganisms cause diseases in plants like wheat, rice, potato, sugarcane, orange, apple, and others, reducing crop yield.
→ The Yellow Vein Mosaic of bhindi is caused by a virus called Begomovirus, which is transmitted by the insect Whitefly. The disease is characterized by mosaic-like yellowing of veins and veinlets of leaves.
🔴 Additional Information
Plant Diseases, Microorganisms, and Modes of Transmission
Citrus Canker:
Microorganism: Bacteria
Mode of Transmission: Air
Rust of Wheat:
Microorganism: Fungi
Mode of Transmission: Air, Seeds
Yellow Vein Mosaic of Bhindi (Okra):
Microorganism: Virus
Mode of Transmission: Insect