WAEC Agricultural Science 2008 Question 30

Question 30

Crop Diseases

Swollen shoot disease of cocoa is caused by a

  1. A.virus
  2. B.fungus
  3. C.bacteria
  4. D.nematode.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (virus)

Explanation

Cocoa swollen shoot is viral, spread by mealybugs.