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How to Grow and Care for Ustilago

Ustilago requires careful monitoring of its environment due to its sensitivity to changes in moisture levels and temperature. Special care points for ustilago include maintaining a consistent humidity level and ensuring proper aeration to prevent fungal growth. Regular inspections are crucial to catch early signs of any issues, making the overall care both demanding and meticulous.

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Ustilago

Care Difficulty	Hard
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun

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Types of Ustilago

Corn smut

With a common name such as "corn smut," it is easy to guess that the most common place to find this crop-devastating fungus is on corn plants. The gall-shaped growths of corn smut (Ustilago maydis) are black in color with hues of grey and white closer to where they attach to the host plant. The corn will develop a scorched appearance, which is actually the smut rot.

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