Rust and smut are the diseases of:

Wheat

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Solution

The correct option is A
Wheat

The correct option is A.
Explanation of the correct option:
Rust is a fungus that attacks wheat plants. Rust is named after the "rusty" appearance of the damaged wheat plants.
Smut is also a fungus that affects wheat crops and some grasses. Smut gets its name from the sooty, black appearance of infected wheat plants.
Final answer:
Rust and smut are the diseases of wheat.

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