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    Which one of the following is linked to the discovery of Bordeaux mixture as a popular fungicide?[AIPMT (S) 2008]

    A) Bacterial leaf blight of rice

    B) Downy mildew of grapes

    C) Loose smut of wheat

    D) Black rust of wheat

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Bordeaux mixture was discovered by Millardet in France in 1882. It is prepared by dissolving 40 g of copper sulphate and 40 g of calcium hydroxide in 5 L of wafer. It was first used to control downy mildew disease of grape vine that is caused by a fungus Plasmopara viticola.
    Black rust of wheat is caused by Pucdnia graminis tritici. The use of fungicide Dithane Z 78 and Dithane M 45 control the disease even at lower concentration.
    Loose smut of wheat is caused by Ustilago tritici. The use of fungicides (systemic fungicide like D 735 and F 461) give quite encouraging result.


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