Claflin, Larry2015-12-232015-12-231977-07-017/1/1977http://hdl.handle.net/2097/21107Common smut occurs wherever corn is grown. A young gall on an ear is covered with a glistening white tissue. When mature, galls become a mass of black teliospores.Host/Plant: Corn (Zea mays)Pest/Path: Common Smut (Ustilago maydis)1586 x 1048 pixelsThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).Fungal DiseasesMaizeCommon SmutCommon smut occurs wherever corn is grownImageColor photographs