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General Knowledge · Q316

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 316

Q316

Late blight of potato is caused by

A.
Alternia solanii
B.
Phytophthora infestans
Answer
C.
Albugo candida
D.
Fusarium

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Late blight is caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans. Oomycetes are fungus-like organisms also called water molds, but they are not true fungi.