Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Whitefly-transmitted geminiviruses cause epidemics in vegetable, staple, and fiber crops.
2.A shortage of nitrogen in plants can result in whiteflies disease.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. Whitefly-transmitted geminiviruses cause epidemics in vegetable, staple, and fiber crops. Whiteflies damage plants by sucking out plant juices.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Using too much nitrogen can lead to more whitefly problems. While nitrogen is good for plants, overusing it can attract whiteflies and cause more infestations.
Source: ForumIAS
