Which of the following is a fungal disease of plants?
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Yellow vein
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Leaf curl
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Rust
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Plant mosaic
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Correct answer
Explanation
Rust is a fungal disease caused by basidiomycete fungi that appears as reddish-brown pustules on plant leaves and stems. Yellow vein and leaf curl are typically viral diseases, while plant mosaic can be caused by various viruses. Understanding which pathogens cause specific plant diseases is important for agriculture.