Question : Red rot of sugarcane is caused by:
Option 1: Alternaria alternata
Option 2: Phytophthora infestans
Option 3: Colletotrichum falcatum
Option 4: Cercospora personata
Correct Answer: Colletotrichum falcatum
Solution : The correct option is Colletotrichum falcatum .
Colletotrichum falcatum is a fungus that causes red rot in sugarcane. This fungus can cause severe yield and quality losses in sugarcane crops by infecting sugarcane plants. The reason it is called "red rot" is because diseased stalks show distinctive red lesions. The management of this disease involves several agricultural methods, including the selection of resistant cultivars, crop rotation, and the use of fungicides.
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