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What is the most common cause of disease in plants from the following?

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Fungi
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Virus
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Bacteria
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Protozoa
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Solution

The correct option is A Fungi
Infections are caused by the pathogen which adversely affects the ongoing metabolic process in the plant by multiplying inside the host. It can be caused by both, unicellular and multi-cellular organisms. Unicellular like bacteria and multi-cellular like worms, fungi etc and also by virus
Fungi are the most common cause of diseases in crops and other plants. It multiplies inside the host and produces toxins against it which disrupt the tissue of the host.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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