Microbotryum tragopogonis-pratensis is a type of fungus specifically associated with flowering plants, causing a disease known as smut. It primarily affects the reproductive parts of its host, leading to malformed flowers that are filled with fungal spores instead of seeds. These spores are darkly colored, which visually distinguishes the affected areas.
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General Info About Microbotryum tragopogonis-pratensis
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Attributes of Microbotryum tragopogonis-pratensis
You can find Microbotryum tragopogonis-pratensis by these plants:
Yellow goat's beard, Salsifies, Noon flower
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Scientific Classification of Microbotryum tragopogonis-pratensis
