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Which of the following secretes toxins during storage conditions of crop plants?

1. (a) Aspergillus
2. (b) Penicillium
3. (c) Fusarium
4. (d) Colletotrichum

Correct answer: (a) Aspergillus

Solution

Aspergillus species are classic storage fungi and can produce mycotoxins such as aflatoxins in stored crop products. The other options are more commonly associated with field infections or different disease patterns.

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