Q. Ergot of rye is caused by a species of
A) Uncinula
B) Ustilago
C) Claviceps
D) Phytophthora
Explanation
[Solution from source] Ergot of rye is caused by the ascomycete Claviceps purpurea, which replaces grains with dark sclerotia. Ustilago causes smut, Uncinula causes powdery mildew and Phytophthora causes late blight. Answer (3).
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