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An endobiotic fungus is

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Answer options

  1. Agaricus
  2. Morchella
  3. Synchytrium
  4. Polyporus

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Synchytrium

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. Synchytrium šŸ“š Explanation: Synchytrium endobioticum is a type of 'endobiotic fungus' that lives entirely within the living tissue of its host plant. it is the cause of the potato wart disease, which can devastate crops. The fungus forms hardy spores that can survive in the soil for many years. It is an important subject of study in plant pathology due to its impact on agriculture.