Question : Smut of wheat is caused by:
Option 1: Ustilago maydis
Option 2: Puccinia graminis
Option 3: Ustilago tritici
Option 4: Colletotrichum falcatum
Correct Answer: Ustilago tritici
Solution : The correct option is Ustilago tritici.
Wheat smut disease is caused by a fungus from the genus Ustilago . Ustilago tritici and Ustilago nuda are two prevalent species of smut fungus that infect wheat. These fungi are responsible for the production of black smut and loose smut in wheat plants, respectively. Smut fungus attacks numerous areas of the wheat plant.
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