Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Early blight of tomato disease is caused by Phytophthora infestans.
B. Black rust of wheat is caused by Puccinia graminis.
C. Loose smut of wheat is caused by Ustilago tritici.
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A only
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B only
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C only
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A and B
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B and C
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Correct answer
Explanation
Early blight of tomato and potato disease is caused by Alternaria solani. Phytophthora infestans causes the Late blight of potato disease.Stem black rust of wheat is caused by Puccinia graminis fungus.Loose smut of wheat is caused by fungi, Ustilago species like-U. tritici, U. segatum.