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    Question

    Which disease in barley is caused by the fungus Ustilago

    hordei?
    A Powdery mildew Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Loose smut Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Covered smut Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Molya disease Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Loose smut in barley is caused by Ustilago hordei, which affects the crop by replacing the grains with fungal spores.

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