Smut fungi are agents of disease responsible for significant crop losses worldwide. Researchers recently collaborated on a project to develop a variety of corn that is highly resistant to corn smut caused by the fungus, Ustilago maydis.
Smut fungi are agents of disease responsible for significant crop losses worldwide. Researchers recently collaborated on a project to develop a variety of corn that is highly resistant to corn smut caused by the fungus, Ustilago maydis.