Question: Mentek disease of rice is caused by………….
Options:
Rodopholus sp.
Pratylenchus sp.
Hirschmanniella sp.
Ditylenchus sp.
✅Explanation:
Mentek disease, a significant rice disease in Indonesia, is primarily caused by the nematode species Hirschmanniella oryzae. This migratory endoparasitic nematode infects the roots of rice plants, leading to stunted growth, yellowing of leaves, and reduced yields. The disease is particularly prevalent in poorly drained, waterlogged soils.
Mentek disease, a significant rice disease in Indonesia, is primarily caused by the nematode species Hirschmanniella oryzae. This migratory endoparasitic nematode infects the roots of rice plants, leading to stunted growth, yellowing of leaves, and reduced yields. The disease is particularly prevalent in poorly drained, waterlogged soils.