Smut disease of rice is caused by a __________ .

fungus

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bacteria

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virus

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protozoa

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Solution

The correct option is A fungus
Smut disease of rice is caused by a fungus. It's mode of transmission is through air. The rice crops affected with this disease have reduced grain yield and grain quality.

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