Black rot disease of crucifer is due to :  (A) Fungi  (B) Bacteria  (C) Virus  (D) Protozoans
 Black rot disease of crucifer is due to :  (A) Fungi  (B) Bacteria  (C) Virus  (D) Protozoans

Answer: (B) Bacteria

Explanation: The bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris causes black rot. Infested seed lots or infected transplants are the most typical sources of the virus, although it can also survive from season to season in plant debris left in the field or garden.