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Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production

Question
CBSEENBI12047632

Late blight of potato is caused by

  • Cystopus

  • Phytophthora

  • Alternaria

  • Ustilago

Solution

B.

Phytophthora

Phytophthora infestans causes late blight disease of potato. The disease is widely spread in the hilly areas of India during rainy season. Low temperature and humid atmosphere favour the spread of the disease.