Q. Bacterial leaf blight of rice is caused by a species of
A) Erwinia
B) Xanthomonas
C) Pseudomonas
D) Alternaria
Explanation
[Solution from source] Bacterial leaf blight of rice is caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. Alternaria is a fungus, and Erwinia mostly causes soft rots. Answer (2).
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.