Question

White rust is an important fungal disease of -; 1) Wheat; 2) Mustard; 3) Rice; 4) Bajra

Answer 1

rust in wheat is an important fungal disease

Answer 2

Out of wheat, mustard, rice and bajra, white rust is an important fungal disease of mustard.

The disease is caused by the Albugo candida pathogen.

It is said to be among the major of diseases which is held responsible for the reduction of the yieldd in Rapeseed, which is mustard.

It is quite common on crucifers which are important like radish.