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Which one of the following is the cause of Corn smut?
Question

Which one of the following is the cause of Corn smut?

A.

Ustilago Hordei

B.

Pyricularia oryzae

C.

Ustilago maydis

D.

Ustilago tritici

Correct option is C

Corn smut is a plant disease caused by the pathogenic fungus Ustilago maydis that causes smut on maize and teosinte. The fungus is edible, and forms galls on all above-ground parts of corn species

Ustilago hordei (a) causes smut in barley, Pyricularia oryzae (b) causes rice blast, and Ustilago tritici (d) causes loose smut in wheat.

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