Red rot is a disease caused to which of the following plant?

Options

A. Paddy
B. Sugarcane
C. Mustard
D. Wheat

Answer

B

Explanation

Red rot is one of the oldest known diseases of sugarcane that is caused by the fungus Colletotrichum falcatum (Glomerella tucumanensis). It is characterized by interrupted red and white patches within the cane along with a sour alcoholic odour when the cane is split open.