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    Question

    Sesame phyllody is caused by

    A Mycoplasma Like Organisms (MLO) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Virus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Phytoplasma Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Bacteria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sesame phyllody (SP) caused by phloem-limiting bacteria, phytoplasmas, is primarily distributed in the tropics. The characteristic symptoms of this disease consist of malformation of the floral organs which appear as green leaf-like structures.

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