Question

Mango malformation was reported for the first time in the year

• A. 1891
• B. 1910
• C. 1935
• D. 1948

Hint:

Mango malformation is a significant disease of mango. Its first scientific report dates back to 1891 in Bihar, India. Knowing the historical origin of important plant diseases can be relevant.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Mango malformation is a serious disease affecting mango production, causing deformation of floral and vegetative shoots. It leads to significant yield losses. The historical records indicate that mango malformation was first reported from Bihar, India, in the year 1891 by G. Marshall Woodrow (some sources cite Watt or Maries around the same time). This makes it one of the oldest known diseases of mango in the region. Therefore, the correct year for the first reporting of mango malformation is 1891. 1891