Bakanae disease is caused by

Fungus

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Solution

The correct option is A Fungus
Bakanae disease is also called as foolish seedling disease. It affects the rice plant through the roots or crowns. It is caused by the fungus Gibberella fujikuroi. Affected seedlings show abnormal elongation and in severe cases may lead to death.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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