[Campbell Biology P.718] Refer to Figure 31.26, which illustrates examples of fungal disease... | Practice Question

Refer to Figure 31.26, which illustrates examples of fungal diseases of plants. Which fungal disease is correctly paired with its host plant as shown and labeled in the figure?

  • A: Corn smut on maple leaves.
  • B: Tar spot fungus on corn.
  • C: Ergots on rye.
  • D: Chestnut blight on rye.

Explanation

Figure 31.26 c is clearly labeled as 'Ergots on rye', which correctly pairs the fungal structure ergots with its host plant rye .