Definition of Ustilago maydis

1. Noun. A common smut attacking Indian corn causing greyish white swellings that rupture to expose a black spore mass.

Exact synonyms: Boil Smut
Group relationships: Genus Ustilago, Ustilago
Generic synonyms: Corn Smut, Cornsmut

Medical Definition of Ustilago maydis

1. A species that resembles ergot of rye in its metabolic action; its black spores on the ears of corn are dispersed by wind and can cause contamination of laboratory cultures. Synonym: corn ergot, corn smut, Ustilago zeae. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ustilago Maydis

Usher syndrome
Uskub
Usnea barbata
Usneaceae
Usona
Usonia
Usonian
Usonianism
Usonians
Ussher
Ussuriysk
Ust-Luga
Ustilaginaceae
Ustilaginoidea
Ustilaginoidea virens
Ustilago maydis (current term)
Ustilago zeae
Ustinov
Usuli
Usumbura
Uta stansburiana
Utada
Utah
Utah teapot
Utah teapots
Utahan
Utahans
Utahn
Utahns
Utahs

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