Question

    Which of the following fungus is responsible for

    causing Black rust or stem rust in wheat?
    A Puccinia graminis tritici Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Puccinia recondita Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Puccinia striformis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Puccinia poarum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Stem rust, also known as cereal rust, black rust,is caused by the fungus Puccinia graminis, which causes significant disease in cereal crops.

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