Correct option is C
Karnal Bunt of wheat is caused by the fungus Tilletia indica. It is a serious wheat disease where the infected grains turn dark and produce a foul odor, making them unfit for consumption.
Karnal Bunt is primarily managed through the use of resistant wheat varieties, crop rotation, and the application of fungicides.
This disease is a major concern for wheat traders as it affects the marketability of the wheat.
Puccinia graminis: This causes black rust or stem rust in wheat.
Sclerospora graminicola: It causes downy mildew in crops like maize and sorghum.
Fusarium udum: Responsible for wilt diseases in pulses like pigeon pea.
