Multiple choice

The fading of the woollen textiles has been found to be a common problem in tropics. Which among the following fungi is found to be associated with such fading of the woollen textiles?

  1. Uncinula necator

  2. Taphrina deformans

  3. Prunus persica

  4. Blue-green mold

  5. Stachybotrys chartarum

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Members of the Ascomycota such as Stachybotrys chartarum are responsible for fading of woollen textiles, which is a common problem especially in the tropics.