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Biological Classification
  1. Claviceps purpurea is causal organism of
    1. Smut of Barley
    2. Rust of Wheat
    3. Ergot of Rye
    4. Powdery Mildew of Pea.
Correct Option: C

The fungus that causes the disease ‘Ergot of Rye’ is Claviceps purpurea. It contains many poisonous alkaloids. The hallucinogenic drug LSD is extracted from this fungi.
• Rust of wheat is used by Puccinia graminis.
• Powdery mildew of pea is caused by Erysiphae.


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