A) Name the causal organisms responsible for the following diseases along with the major methods of disease control in each case: (i) Loose smut of wheat (ii) Karnal bunt of wheat (iii) Flag smut of wheat (iv) Whip smut of sugarcane (v) Smut of bajra

A) Name the causal organisms responsible for the following diseases along with the major methods of disease

control in each case:

(i) Loose smut of wheat

(ii) Karnal bunt of wheat

(iii) Flag smut of wheat

(iv) Whip smut of sugarcane

(v) Smut of bajra.

(vi) Common smut of maize.

B) Name at least three types of smuts found in Sorghum, indicating their causal organisms and the symptoms produced. What is the major method of control in each case?

C) Who discovered solar heat treatment? Mention its special features?