WAEC Agricultural Science 1996 Question 32

Question 32

Crop Diseases

Which of the following diseases of crops is not caused by a fungus?

  1. A.Panama disease of banana
  2. B.Smut of rice
  3. C.Mould of stored grain
  4. D.Streak of maize
  5. E.black pod disease of cocoa
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Streak of maize)

Explanation

Maize streak is caused by a virus.