Question

    Late blight of potato is caused by

    A Alternaria solani Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Phytopthora palmivora Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Phytopthora parasitica Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Phytopthora infestans Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Pythium spp. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Late blight is caused by the funguslike oomycete pathogen Phytophthora infestans. This potentially devastating disease can infect potato foliage and tubers at any stage of crop development.

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