Observe the Fig.2.1 and answer the questions that follows.

(a) Write the names of the disease.

(b) Name the causative agent of this disease?

(c) How does the disease spread from one plant to another?

(d) Name any two plant diseases and the microbes that cause them.

a) The name of the disease is Yellow vein mosaic of lady’s finger which is characterized by alternating yellow and green patches and chlorosis in veins of the leaves.

b) The causative agent of this disease is a virus.

c) The disease is spread by insects from one plant to the other plant.

d) The two plant diseases are

i. Apple scab caused by a fungus

ii. Citrus canker caused by a bacteria.