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The causative agent of late blight of potato is

a
Neurospora crassa
b
Alternaria solani
c
Phytopthora infestans
d
Albugo candida

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Phytopthora infestans causes late blight in potato. Irish famine was due to epidemic spread of this disease. Burnt appearances on leaves and reduced tuber formation is the symptom of this disease.

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