Powdery mildew of Pea is caused by :

Puccinia

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Erysiphe

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Ustilago

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Alternaria

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Solution

The correct option is B Erysiphe
The disease powdery mildew, caused by the pathogen Erysiphe pisi, oversummers on infected pea trash and produces spores which are blown by wind into new crops.

So, the correct answer is 'Erysiphe'.

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