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Question : Smut of wheat is caused by:

Option 1: Ustilago maydis

Option 2: Puccinia graminis

Option 3: Ustilago tritici

Option 4: Colletotrichum falcatum


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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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