Who is credited as the founding figure of Plant Pathology in India?

-✅Explanation: Sir Edwin John Butler is regarded as the "Father of Plant Pathology in India." He made significant contributions to the study of fungal diseases affecting plants and authored the book Fungi and Disease in Plants in 1918. His pioneering work laid the foundation for modern plant pathology in India.
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📌Other Options Explanations:
-(b) B.B. Mundkur: He was an eminent Indian plant pathologist known for his contributions to mycology and fungal taxonomy.
-(c) K.C. Mehta: Dr. K.C. Mehta is known for his extensive work on the cereal rust diseases, particularly wheat rust, in India.
-(d) J.F. Dastur: He was a prominent plant pathologist in India who worked on diseases such as linseed rust and cotton wilt.