Which one of the following is linked to the discovery of Bordeaux mixture as a popular fungicide ?

Loose smut of wheat

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Black rust of wheat

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Bacterial leaf blight of rice

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Downy mildew of grapes

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Solution

The correct option is D Downy mildew of grapes
The Bordeaux mixture fungicide (copper sulfate and lime), discovered accidentally in 1882, was used successfully against vine downy mildew; this compound is still employed to combat it and potato blight.

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