Q. Soft-rot disease of sweet potato is caused by
A) $Rhizopus\ stolonifer$
B) $Rhizopus\ sexualis$
C) $Chlamydomonas\ nivalis$
D) $Chlamydomonas\ coccifera$
Explanation
Soft-rot disease of sweet potato is caused by $Rhizopus\ stolonifer$. This is a very destructive disease. It is prevalent in almost all sweet potato growing states of India, such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.