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corn smut

/kɔːrn smʌt/

Traducción: Enfermedad fúngica del maíz causada por Ustilago maydis, caracterizada por agallas tumorales negras e hinchadas en las mazorcas, hojas y tallos. En la cocina mexicana, las agallas infectadas se recolectan como un manjar conocido como huitlacoche.

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/kɔːrn smʌt/formalscientific
  • esEnfermedad fúngica del maíz causada por Ustilago maydis, caracterizada por agallas tumorales negras e hinchadas en las mazorcas, hojas y tallos. En la cocina mexicana, las agallas infectadas se recolectan como un manjar conocido como huitlacoche.

A fungal disease of corn (maize) caused by Ustilago maydis, characterized by swollen, black, tumor-like galls on the ears, leaves, and stalks. In Mexican cuisine, the infected galls are harvested as a delicacy known as huitlacoche.

  1. Fungal disease of cornC1formal

    A plant disease caused by the fungus Ustilago maydis, which forms large, grayish-black galls on corn ears and stalks.

    esCarbón del maíz

    • Corn smut can significantly reduce crop yield in infected fields.
    • The farmer identified the telltale galls of corn smut on his plants.
    • Researchers study corn smut to understand fungal pathogenesis.
  2. Edible fungus (huitlacoche)C1informalamerican

    The same fungus, known as huitlacoche in Mexican cuisine, considered a delicacy when harvested young.

    eshuitlacoche

    • Huitlacoche, or corn smut, is used in quesadillas and soups.
    • Chefs prize the earthy, mushroom-like flavor of corn smut.
    • You can find canned corn smut in some specialty grocery stores.