Question
Biology Question on Algae
Tea and coffee are affected by:
A
Phytophthora
B
Cephaleuros
C
Herviella
D
Albugo Candida
Answer
Cephaleuros
Explanation
Solution
The green algae Cephaleuros virescens causes red rust of tea. Thus, destroying the tea leaves. Similar disease is caused by the species of Cephaleuros to coffee plant, piper and Citrus species.