. Late blight of potato is caused by that belongs to class
A: Phytophthora infestans, Oomycetes
B: Helminthosporium oryzae, Deuteromycetes
C: Alternaria solani, Deuteromycetes
D: Albugo candida, Oomycetes
Best Answer
Explanation
Late blight of potato mostly infects the potato crops and can lead to failure of the crops in a short duration.
It is caused by the fungus, Phytophthora infestans belonging to the class Oomycetes.
Final Answer
Hence, option A, i.e., Phytophthora infestans, Oomycetes is the correct answer.
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