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Bacterial leaf blight of rice is caused by a species of

1. Xanthomonas
2. Pseudomonas
3. Alternaria
4. Erwinia

Correct answer: Xanthomonas

Solution

Bacterial leaf blight of rice is classically caused by Xanthomonas species, especially Xanthomonas oryzae. The other options include fungi or bacteria associated with different plant diseases, not this one.

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