The Fungus Armillaria Causes ____ in Plants

Question

The fungus Armillaria causes ____ in plants.  
A) leaf blight
B) root rot
C) wilt
D) leaf rolling
E) yellowing

Accepted Answer

Armillaria is a type of fungus that causes root rot in plants. This disease can be fatal as it attacks the roots and can spread quickly throughout the plant. Other symptoms of Armillaria root rot include yellowing or wilting foliage, stunted growth, and eventual plant death.