The fungus often studied in experimental genetics and also called "Drosophila of plant kingdom" is :

Erysiphe

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Rhizopus

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Aspergillus

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Neurospora

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The correct option is D Neurospora
Neurospora is also known as the “Drosophila of the plant kingdom” as it is used as a Model Organism for studies in genetic analysis. Neurospora is actively used in genetic studies and molecular research around the World. Since it is used extensively in genetic studies just like Drosophila melanogaster it is referred to as the Drosophila of plant kingdom.
So the correct option is D.

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