The disease of potato responsible for famous famine of Europe was caused by or late blight of potato is caused by

Options

A. Colletotrichum falcatum
B. Phytophthora infestans
C. Potato mosaic virus
D. Alternaria solani

Answer

B

Explanation

Late blight of potatoes the disease caused by the fungus like oomycete pathogen phytopthora infestans. It can infect and destroy the leaves, stem, fruits and tubers of potato.