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Which one is the wrong pairing for the disease and its causal organism?
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  1. A
    Black rust of wheat — Puccinia graminis
  2. B
    Loose smut of wheat — Ustilago nuda
  3. C
    Root-knot of vegetables — Meloidogyne sp.
  4. D
    Late blight of potato — Alternaria solani

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Alternaria solani causes Early blight of potato. Late blight of potato is caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans. The other pairings are correct.

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Which one is the wrong pairing for the disease and its causal organism?
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A
Black rust of wheat — Puccinia graminis
B
Loose smut of wheat — Ustilago nuda
C
Root-knot of vegetables — Meloidogyne sp.
D
Late blight of potato — Alternaria solani

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