A basidiomycete fungus producing uredospores on wheat plant is

Ustilago

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Puccinia

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Phytophthora

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Alternaria

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Solution

The correct option is B Puccinia
Puccinia graminis is heteroecious. This word describes rust fungi that require two unrelated host plants, such as wheat and barberry, to complete their life cycle.

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