Which one of the following is linked to the discovery of Bordeaux mixture as a popular fungicide?
Which one of the following is linked to the discovery of Bordeaux mixture as a popular fungicide?
(a) Loose smut of wheat
(b) Black rust of wheat
(c) Bacterial leaf blight of rice
(d) Downy mildew of grapes
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Correct Option (d) Downy mildew of grapes
Explanation:
Bordeaux mixture is the first inorganic fungicide which was developed by RMA Millardet (1882) against downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) of grape-vine at the University of Bordeaux. It consists of copper (II) sulphate (CuSO4) slaked lime and water.
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