Loose smut of wheat caused by Ustilago tritici

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Dr. Mooventhan Palanisamy

I am Dr. Mooventhan Palanisamy, currently serving as a Senior Scientist (Agricultural Extension) in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), India.

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Ustilago tritici is a basidiomyceteous fungus that affects wheat. It is also known as loose wheat smut.

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