Seedlings appear chlorotic and stunted . White striping and phyllody may also occur. This disease is widespread and endemic on maize. It is more damaging on sweet corn than dent or field corn. Pathogen - Ustilago maydis Symptoms Common smut is easily recognized by the formation of galls on various parts of the plant, including ears , tassels , stalks and leaves.
Galls form as the pathogen invades host tissue and induces hypertrophy and hyperplasia.
Infected host tissue eventually becomes totally converted to fungal tissue to form galls. Trends in Genetics Vol. Put in a bit of this mixture in the center of an uncooked tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half. Fry in hot oil until it browns.