Q. Powdery mildews of crops are caused by
A) Basidiomycetes
B) Phycomycetes
C) Ascomycetes
D) Eucomycetes
Explanation
Powdery mildew diseases are characterized by the presence of fungal mycelium, conidiophores and conidia as white powdery patches on the host. Powdery mildew is caused by fungus, which belongs to Ascomycetes.
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