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Banana bunchy top is caused by...

Banana bunchy top is caused by

A

Mycoplasma

B

Deutromycetes

C

Xanthomonas

D

Pentalonia nigronervosa (Virus)

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The correct Answer is:
D
Pentalonia nigronervosa stunts the plants and reduces yield. The disease is caused by Banana bunchy top virus which is transmitted by banana aphids (Pentalonia nigronervosa).
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