Question

    Which of the plant viruses is transmitted by

    mites?
    A Tobacco mosaic virus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cucumber mosaic virus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Wheat streak mosaic virus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Citrus tristeza virus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Both A and B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Wheat streak mosaic virus is transmitted by mite. Wheat streak mosaic virus is transmitted by the wheat curl mite, Aceria tosichella Keifer (Acari: Eriophyidae). Wheat is the preferred host for wheat curl mite and an excellent host for Wheat streak mosaic virus.

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