Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 176
Question: The disease of potato responsible for famous famine of Europe was caused by or late blight of potato is caused by [RPMT 1997; CPMT 2000; BVP 2000; Haryana PMT 2005]
Options:
A) Colletotrichum falcatum
B) Phytophthora infestans
C) Potato mosiac virus
D) Alternaria solani
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Late blight of potato is a seed born disease which is caused by Phytophthora infestans.
The disease is characterised by brownish to blackish dead areas on the tip and margin of the leaflet leading to blighting of the whole leaf.
So the tuber formation is reduced.
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