ustilaginoidea

[Wallacejed]

genus of imperfect fungi causing plant diseases like smut

[argey]

Ustilaginoidea is a genus of fungi in the family Ustilaginaceae. These fungi are typically plant pathogens that can cause diseases such as false smut or rice kernel smut. They are characterized by their ability to produce secondary metabolites, including mycotoxins, which can have detrimental effects on the growth and development of the host plant.