The corn smut fungus (Ustilago zeae or U. maydis) infects corn plants early in the season via damaged plant tissue. As the fungus matures, it goes on to form the bluish-gray, ...

Garden Writer Bill Finch discusses the summer delicacy that is corn smut, a fungus that finds its way onto cobs when weather conditions are idea. Skip to Article. Set weather.

Corn smut, Mexican truffle, fungus--whatever you call it, the smoky, sweet delicacy is a rare but delicious treat and it's available in metro Detroit.

I have tried growing sweet corn for the first time this year. I have noticed that some of the ears have misshapen kernels with what appears to be a black growth. What is this and what should I do?— ...

Also called corn smut, Huitlacoche comes from a fungus that parasitizes young ears of corn through the silks. Once infected, commonly known as Ustilago maydis, ...

Huitlacoche (pronounced weet-luh-kow-chay), also known as corn smut or the Mexican truffle, is a fungus that can be found on corn. Like most fungus, it likes dark, damp areas and once it gets into ...

Made with cuitlacoche, the legendary Mexican corn fungus, this unique dish is packed with bold flavors and a daring twist. But be warned—this creation is not for everyone!

Smut in the garden. By EMILY SWIHART U of I Extension; Aug 24, 2024 Aug 24, 2024; 0 ... Corn Smut; Smut (fungus) Fungus; Maize; Kingdoms (biology) Plants; Mycology; Botany; Fungi; Fungal Diseases; ...

Huitlacoche, also known as the "Mexican truffle," is an edible fungus that forms on undeveloped corn ears and sells for as much as $40 a pound. Discovered by the Aztecs, the bulbous fungus has been ...

According to Chad Borseth, Tucson’s go-to guy for corn questions, “the blight you are having is a desired (in some circles) fungus called corn smut. It is a highly sought after fungus in this ...