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Which of the following statement is not related to Root-Knot of Brinjal and Tomato?(a) Caused by Meloidogyne(b) The male worm is cylindrical(c) The female worm is circular(d) Site of infection produces gallI have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.The doubt is from Plant Diseases caused by Fungi and Nematodes in section Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

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Right choice is (C) The FEMALE WORM is circular

The best explanation: Root-knot of Brinjal and Tomato is caused by NEMATODE Meloidogyne incognita. The male worm is cylindrical and female worm is pear-shaped. INFECTED cells proliferate near the site of infection produces spherical to elliptical swellings called galls.



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