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The disease root-knot of brinjal is caus...

The disease root-knot of brinjal is caused by

A

Phytophthara infestans

B

Melodiaogyne incognita

C

Fusarium udum

D

Xanthomonas citiri

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the causative agent of the root-knot disease in brinjal (eggplant). 2. **Analyzing the Options**: We have four options to consider: - **Option A: Phytophthora infestans**: This organism is known to cause late blight in potatoes, not root-knot disease in brinjal. - **Option B: Malediogyne incognita**: This is a type of nematode known to cause root-knot disease in various plants, including brinjal. - **Option C: Fusarium odum**: This fungus is responsible for wilt disease in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), not root-knot disease. - **Option D: Xanthomonas citri**: This is a bacterium that causes citrus canker, which is unrelated to brinjal. 3. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: Based on the analysis: - **Phytophthora infestans** is incorrect as it affects potatoes. - **Fusarium odum** is incorrect as it affects pigeon pea. - **Xanthomonas citri** is incorrect as it affects citrus plants. - **Malediogyne incognita** is the correct answer as it specifically causes root-knot disease in brinjal. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the disease root-knot of brinjal is caused by **Malediogyne incognita**. ### Final Answer: The disease root-knot of brinjal is caused by **Malediogyne incognita**. ---
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