WAEC Agricultural Science 1988 Question 35

Question 35

Crop Diseases

The groundnut rosette virus is transmitted by

  1. A.aphid
  2. B.mealy bug
  3. C.wind
  4. D.rainsplash
  5. E.soil.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (aphid)

Explanation

Groundnut rosette virus is carried from plant to plant by aphids.