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Corn Smut

Mycosarcoma maydis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Ustilaginomycetes ›Order: Ustilaginales ›Family: Ustilaginaceae ›Genus: Mycosarcoma

About

Corn smut is a plant disease caused by the pathogenic fungus Ustilago maydis that causes smut on maize and teosinte. The fungus forms galls on all above-ground parts of corn species. It is edible, and is known in Mexico as the delicacy huitlacoche; which is eaten, usually as a filling, in quesadillas and other tortilla-based foods, and in soups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Corn Smut?
The scientific name of Corn Smut is Mycosarcoma maydis.
What kingdom does Corn Smut belong to?
Corn Smut belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Corn Smut belong to?
Corn Smut belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Corn Smut belong to?
Corn Smut belongs to the class Ustilaginomycetes.
What order does Corn Smut belong to?
Corn Smut belongs to the order Ustilaginales.
What family does Corn Smut belong to?
Corn Smut belongs to the family Ustilaginaceae.
What genus does Corn Smut belong to?
Corn Smut belongs to the genus Mycosarcoma.