Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (C) Cotton
Explanation:
Pectinophora gossypiella, commonly known as the Pink Bollworm, is a major pest of cotton. This insect attacks the cotton plant by feeding on the bolls,
the round structures where cotton fibers are produced. It causes significant damage to cotton crops, reducing both the quality and quantity of cotton yield.
Information Booster:
The Pink Bollworm is particularly harmful to cotton crops during the blooming and boll formation stages. The larvae of this pest feed on cotton bolls and can lead to the decay of the cotton fibers.
Integrated pest management strategies are commonly employed to control the spread of this pest, including the use of chemical insecticides, biological control methods, and the cultivation of resistant cotton varieties.
Knowledge Booster:
Cumin: a spice crop, is prone to different pests.
Brinjal (Eggplant): Brinjal is more susceptible to pests like fruit and shoot borers.
Spinach: Spinach faces threats from other pests like aphids and leaf miners.
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