Question

- Blight of potato is caused by -
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Answer 1

Answer:

Phytophthora infestans is an oomycete or water mold, a microorganism that causes the serious potato and tomato disease known as late blight or potato blight. Early blight, caused by Alternaria solani, is also often called "potato blight".

Answer 2

Answer:

Blight is caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans. The late blight fungus is especially adapted for growth under conditions where water is present and cool temperatures persist.