Cornsmut (Noun)
Meaning
A smut fungus attacking Indian corn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cornsmut fungus infected the Indian corn, causing it to produce large, black, sooty spores.
- Farmers took steps to prevent the spread of cornsmut, which can significantly reduce crop yields.
- The cornsmut fungus was identified as Ustilago maydis, a common pathogen of Indian corn.
- Infected ears of corn were removed from the field to prevent the cornsmut from spreading to other plants.
- The cornsmut fungus caused the corn kernels to become distorted and discolored, making them unusable for food or seed.