Several microorganisms cause diseases in plants and reduce yield. Which of the following plant diseases is incorrectly matched with its causal microorganism?

Citrus canker - Bacteria

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Tobacco mosaic - Virus

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Rust of wheat - Fungi

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Yellow vein mosaic of bhindi - Bacteria

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Solution

The correct option is D Yellow vein mosaic of bhindi - Bacteria
The causal agent for yellow vein mosaic of bhindi is the single-stranded DNA Bhendi yellow vein mosaic virus (BYVMV), which is associated with a $β$ -satellite, both of which are required for infection. BYVMV belongs to the genus Begomovirus, family Geminiviridae.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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