Boil Smut (Noun)
Meaning
A common smut attacking Indian corn causing greyish white swellings that rupture to expose a black spore mass.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The boil smut fungus infects the corn plant through wounds or natural openings, causing unsightly swellings to form on the ears and stalks.
- Boil smut is a common problem in many cornfields, particularly in areas with high humidity and warm temperatures.
- Farmers often struggle to control boil smut, as it can be difficult to eradicate once it has taken hold in a field.
- The boil smut spores can survive for long periods of time in the soil, making it a persistent problem for corn growers.
- Infected corn plants with boil smut can be identified by the greyish-white swellings that eventually rupture to release a black, powdery spore mass.