Groundnut harvesting should be avoided during rainy days to prevent infection by –

Correct option is B

Correct option: (b) Aspergillus flavus
· A. flavus infects groundnut pods especially when moisture is high, producing aflatoxins.
· Harvesting in rainy conditions increases fungal invasion.
Other options:
· (a) Rhizoctonia solani – Causes soil diseases, but not linked specifically to rainy harvesting.
· (c) Cercospora arachidicola – Causes leaf spot, not pod infection.
· (d) Puccinia arachidis – Causes rust on leaves.