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Cornsmut

Description:

Cornsmut refers to a plant disease caused by the fungus Ustilago maydis. This fungal infection commonly affects corn plants, causing the development of characteristic swollen, distorted, and blackened galls on various parts of the plant, including the ears, tassels, and stalks.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

• The farmer noticed an outbreak of cornsmut in his cornfield.
• Cornsmut can severely reduce the yield and quality of corn crops.

As a verb:

• The fungus quickly cornsmuts the corn plants, ruining their market value.
• Once infected, the corn is unable to prevent the disease from cornsmutting the entire harvest.

As an adjective:

• Some culinary enthusiasts consider cornsmut a delicacy and enjoy its unique flavor in dishes.
• Avoid purchasing corn with cornsmut as it indicates poor quality and freshness.

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