In this article we will discuss about the loose smut of wheat caused by basidiomycetes. Introduction to the Loose Smut of Wheat: This disease is very common and widespread. It causes great damage in the wheat growing tracts of India, particularly in the Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and certain districts of Madhya Pradesh. Luthra (1953) reported that in India, the disease [...]
In this article we will discuss about the covered smut of barley caused by basidiomycetes. Host: Hordeurn vulgare Pathogen: UstHago hordei Introduction to the Covered Smut of Barley: The disease is of common occurrence in the barley growing tracts of India. It causes considerable damage in the Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and certain parts of Bihar. Symptoms of Covered [...]
In this article we will discuss about the corn smut caused by basidiomycetes. Host: Zea Mays Pathogen: Ustilago maydis Introduction to the Corn Smut: Corn smut disease is worldwide in its distribution. In India the disease occurs wherever com is grown particularly in the Punjab, U.P. and Kashmir. It is known as Kangiari. Importance of Corn Smut Disease: The amount [...]