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What are some common crop diseases?

The two common diseases of wheat are rust and smut. Both of these diseases are caused by fungi. Rust disease is characterized by the presence of brown spots on the leaves and stem. These spots latter turn black. In smut, the grains are replaced by a black powdery mass of spores.

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