Welcome to your Ergot of Bajra
1. What is the causal organism of ergot disease in bajra?
2. What is the primary symptom of ergot disease in bajra?
3. What structure replaces the grains in an infected bajra plant?
4. How does ergot disease primarily spread?
5. Why is ergot-contaminated bajra dangerous for human and animal consumption?
6. Which of the following environmental conditions favor the spread of ergot disease in bajra?
7. Which method helps in preventing ergot disease in bajra?
8. How can sclerotia be removed from infected bajra seeds before sowing?
9. What is a recommended management strategy for ergot disease?
10. Which part of the bajra plant is primarily affected by ergot disease?
Which of the following best describes the role of honeydew in the ergot disease cycle?
The mechanism of action of fungicides used to control ergot typically targets:
Which of the following best describes the primary mechanism by which Claviceps fusiformis causes yield loss in pearl millet?
The mechanism of action of fungicides used to control ergot typically targets:
Effective management of ergot in bajra often involves integrated approaches. Which of the following is considered the most crucial cultural control measure?
The sclerotia of Claviceps fusiformis contain a complex array of alkaloids. Which of these alkaloids is most directly associated with the toxic effects observed in ergotism?
