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    Weather conditions conducive within a fortnight before an outbreak of potato blight:
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    Weather conditions conducive within a fortnight before an outbreak of potato blight:

    A.

    At least 4 hours of dew in the night

    B.

    Minimum temperature < 10°C during night

    C.

    Rainfall of at least 0.1 mm in the 24 hours following the dew night

    D.

    All of the above

    Correct option is D


    Late blight of potato (Phytophthora infestans) spreads under:
    Cool and humid conditions
    Prolonged dew periods (≥4 hours of dew at night)
    Low night temperatures (<10°C)
    Light rain after dew formation
    All the given conditions favor late blight outbreaks.

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