Rot of Sweet Potato is caused by

Mucor mucedo

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Rhizopus oryzae

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Rhizopus stolonier

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Penicillium notatum

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Solution

The correct option is C Rhizopus stolonier
Sweet potatoes are susceptible to Rhizopus soft( The most common are Rhizopus soft rot (Rhizopus stolonifer)) rot, a disease caused by a common fungus that can destroy sweet potatoes after they are removed from storage and washed but before they arrive at the market.

So, the correct answer is 'Rhizopus stolonier'.

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