Which among the following is the causal organism of red rust disease of tea?

Correct option is C

Correct option (c) Cephaleuros spp.
· Red rust of tea is an algal disease.
· Caused by Cephaleuros virescens.
· Appears as reddish-orange patches on leaves.
Other options:
· (a) Melampsora – Rust fungi of other crops.
· (b) Puccinia – Causes rust diseases in cereals.
· (d) Hemileia – Coffee rust pathogen.