Which of the following is not a correct match?
(a) Aflatoxin - Aspergillus parasiticus
(b) Bengal famine-Helminthosporium
(c) Red rust of tea-Melampsora
(d) Tikka *** of groundnut-Cercospora
The correct option is: (c) Red rust of tea-Melampsora
Explanation:
Red rust of tea is caused by an alga Cephaleuros, a green alage. It is parasitic on a number of higher plants. Melampsora lini causes rust of linseed. Helminthosporium oryzae causes leaf spot ** of rice commonly called sesame or brown leaf spot of rice. It was responsible for the cause of great Bengal famine in 1942-43. Circular necrotic dark brown or blackish leaf spots develop in groundnut plant due to Cercospora. This is called Tikka **.
