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Downy mildew of pea caused by

A. Perenospora pisi

B. Albugo candida

C. Erysiphae polygoni

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Downy mildew of pea caused by Perenospora pisi.
Downy mildew of peas is caused by the obligate parasite Peronospora pisi, which occurs sporadically throughout temperate pea-growing regions across the world.
To screen pea lines against this biotrophic pathogen, a suitable and reproducible in vitro method using living plant material is required.

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