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By identifying the shape of the potato, select the option that represents the causative agent for this condition
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Viroid
Potato spindle tuber disease causes stunted growth of plant with malformed tubers. Some even show cracking. This disease is caused by a viroid which is a small, ssRNA molecule without any protein coat over it. Prion is a type of protein molecule which causes misfolding in other proteins.
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