Question

Professor K.C.Mehta is known for his contribution in the field
A) Bryology
B) Plant physiology
C) Virology
D) Plant pathology

Answer 1

Hint: Professor K.C. Mehta is an eminent Indian scholar. Who is known for his great contribution to plant species from pathogenic diseases. He worked in India on rust recurrence and at Cambridge University on black cereal rust.

Complete answer:
Plants are the main energy sources and directly or indirectly provide food for living organisms. For their food supplies, human beings are largely dependent on plants. Cereals, maize, rice, wheat, vegetables, etc. are food products derived from plants.

To obtain their products and to obtain greater yield and better quality, we cultivate plants. But our crops need to be protected against pathogenic species, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, etc. And other mites, vertebrates or pests that are insects.

The field of science that is interested in pathogenic disease research is referred to as plant pathology. And Professor K.C. Mehta, for his contribution to plant pathology, is very famous. He performed his research in the field of fungus-induced plant rusting, which changes the color of plant leaves from green to brown, red or orange.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note: Researchers have produced many chemicals and biological compounds to protect these plants, which control these pathogens and do not damage the crop or its production. Professor K.C. Mehta worked to establish techniques for better protection of our crops and plants. He is from India and has worked to get better results in India and at Cambridge University.