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In this article we will discuss about the similarities and dissimilarities between rusts and smuts. Similarities between Rusts and Smuts: (i) The mycelium in both passes through two stages, the monokaryotic (primary) stage and the dikaryotic (secondary) stage. (ii) The dikaryotic mycelium is of greater importance. It is usually perennial in both. It is intercellular and obtains nourishment by means [...]