WAEC Agricultural Science 2022 Question 33

Question 33

Crop Diseases

Use the information below.
I. Yellowing of leaves
II. Raised brown spots on the leaves
III. Drying up of leaves
IV. Exudation of gum
The disease of citrus described above is

  1. A.die-back.
  2. B.gummosis.
  3. C.tristeza.
  4. D.blight.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (gummosis.)

Explanation

Gum oozing from the bark is the sign of gummosis.