
Smut fungi
Scientific name: Ustilaginomycetes
Smut fungi
Scientific name: Ustilaginomycetes

Description

Smut fungi are a unique group of fungi, not true plants, primarily known for their role as pathogens on grasses and cereals. They typically manifest as gall-like infections that disrupt normal plant development. Their black, powdery spores are distinctive, spreading through the air to infect other hosts. Smut fungi thrive in various climates, suggesting a highly adaptive nature that enables their survival and propagation in diverse environments.

Species of Smut fungi


Scientific Classification

Phylum
Club fungi Class
Smut fungi