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1 April, 08:51

Fungi can be beneficial or destructive. One type of fungi, the smuts, attack grain plants like corn and wheat. What would likely happen to grain crops when they are attacked by smut?

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  1. 1 April, 12:28
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    Smut are plant disease caused by several species of fungi that affects plants such as, corn, wheat, and sorghum. Smut is characterized by fungal spores which are infectious and can affect different parts of the plant at the same time. The fungi attacks grain crops by forming thick, fleshy, gall on the ear, tassel, stalk and leaves of the plant. Smut are destructive to grain crops, with negative economic effects to the farmer.
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