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While cultivating tomato plants, a farmer noticed some yellow or white spots on plant parts like leaves, flowers, fruits etc. He applied some pesticides. But he was not able to control the disease.
a. Identify the pathogen and disease.
b. Suggest any two measures to control the disease.

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a. Tomato mosaic virus and Tomato mosaic disease
b. i. Use disease resistant varieties.
ii. Control the insect vectors.
iii. Pathogen free seeds should be used.
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