Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 538

Question: Powdery mildews of crops are caused by [AIIMS 2001; MHCET 2003]

Options:

A) Bacteria

B) Ascomycetes

C) Phycomycetes

D) Basidiomycets

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Powdery mildew diseases are characterized by the presence of fungal mycelium, conidiophore and conidia as white powdery patches on the host.

Powdery mildew is caused by fungi which belongs to ascomycetes.