Practice mode Horticulture

What type of organism causes citrus canker?

Correct answer B. Bacteria

Explanation

Citrus canker is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas citri, which produces raised corky lesions on leaves, twigs and fruit and spreads by wind-driven rain and leaf miner wounds.

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