Botanical name of species which cause white rust of cruciferae

Options

A. Peronospora parasitica
B. Puccinia graminis
C. Pythium debaryanum
D. Albugo candida

Answer

D

Explanation

White rust or white blister disease is one of the common diseases of crucifer crops. The causal organism Albugo Condida. The disease affects all the aerial parts of the plant. The primary infection occurs due to oospores perennating in the soil or due to mycelium perennation on host.