Question

Rust of wheat is caused by the.. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

• Identification and lifecycle. Leaf rust, also known as brown rust, is caused by the fungus Puccinia triticina. This rust disease occurs wherever wheat, barley and other cereal crops are grown.

Answer 2

Answer:

Fungus

Explanation:

diseased wheat show rust coloured orange patches on the infected wheat parts, which is due to fungus puccinia triticina