Question

Name the disease that destroyed the potato crop completely leading to Irish Famine in 1740-41

Answer 1

Answer:

Late Blight

The crop failures were caused by late blight, a disease that destroys both the leaves and the edible roots, or tubers, of the potato plant.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Phytophthora infestans

Explanation:

The causative agent of late blight is the water mold Phytophthora infestans.

The crop failures were caused by late blight, a disease that destroys both the leaves and the edible roots, or tubers, of the potato plant.

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