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__________causes potato blight.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Disease**: The question asks about the cause of potato blight, which is a disease affecting potatoes. 2. **Recognize the Causative Agent**: The disease potato blight is specifically caused by a fungus. 3. **Name the Fungus**: The fungus responsible for potato blight is known as *Phytophthora infestans*. ...
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Knowledge Check

  • You observe that a plant's younger leaves, not the older ones, are yellowing. You recall that the cause of plant sickness can be diagnosed by which leaves are yellowing. What is the most likely cause of your plant's blight?

    A
    Too much shade
    B
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