News from the Hastings Triage Lab: Corn Smut
December 30, 2020
Corn smut discovered on sweet corn variety trial! Smuts, caused by Basidiomycetes (second largest phylum of fungi), include about ~1,200 species of fungi. This includes the pathogen Ustilago maydis, which causes the common smut. Smuts can also ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & DiseaseTags: Corn, Smut