Late blight of potato is caused by that belongs to class ___.

Phytophthora infestans, Oomycetes

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Helminthosporium oryzae, Deuteromycetes

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Alternaria solani, Deuteromycetes

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Albugo candida, Oomycetes

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Solution

The correct option is B Phytophthora infestans, Oomycetes
Late blight disease was a reason for the Irish potato famine in the mid 19th century, is caused by the fungus, pathogen Phytophthora infestans, oomycetes.

So, the correct answer is 'Phytophthora infestans, Oomycetes'

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