Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (B) Cabbage
The Diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) is a serious pest of cabbage and other cruciferous crops like cauliflower, broccoli, and mustard.
The larvae feed on the undersides of leaves, creating holes and reducing market value. It is considered one of the most destructive pests of Brassicaceae crops worldwide.
Important Key Points:
Scientific name: Plutella xylostella
Nature of damage: Larvae feed on foliage, creating windows and holes
Reproduction: Multiple generations per year
Management: Biological control,insecticides, pheromone traps
Knowledge Booster (Other Option Information):
Cotton: Major pests: Bollworms (American, spotted, pink), aphids, jassids
- Rice: Common pests: Stem borer, brown planthopper, leaf folder
- Soybean: Common pests: Girdle beetle, pod borer, whitefly, stem fly.
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