Q. Tea and coffee are affected by
A) $Phytophthora$
B) $Cephaleuros$
C) $Herviella$
D) $Albugo\ candida$
Explanation
The green algae $Cephaleuros\ virescens$ causes red rust of tea, thus, destroying the tea leaves. Similar disease is caused by the species of $Cephaleuros\$to coffee plant, piper and $Citrus$ species.
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