Dieback is a pathological condition in plants characterized by the progressive death of twigs, branches, or roots, starting from the tips. In neem trees (Azadirachta indica), fungal pathogens, particularly Phomopsis azadirachtae, are recognized as major causal agents of dieback disease.
Dieback disease in neem tree is caused by A) Iron deficiency B) Virus C) Fungi D) Algae
Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023 · Topic: Main Plant Diseases (Major Fungal Diseases: Rusts, Smuts, Powdery Mildews, Blights (e.g., Late Blight of Potato))
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