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A Combined solution of copper sulphate and calcium hydroxide which is used as a fungicide is

A

Fehling solution

B

Folins mixture

C

Carminative mixture

D

Bordeaux mixture

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D
Bordeaux mixture was the first fungicide to be discovered. It is discovered by proff. Millardet of Bordeaux university. This mixture consists of copper sulphate, lime and water (calcium hydroxide). This mixture is called holy water of plant pathology and effective against white rust, mildews and blights.
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