stinking smut

• Término anticuado para una enfermedad fúngica de los cereales, especialmente del trigo, causada por el hongo Tilletia caries, que produce un olor desagradable y esporas oscuras y pulverulentas.

An old-fashioned term for a fungal disease affecting cereal crops, particularly wheat, caused by the fungus Tilletia caries, which produces a foul smell and dark, powdery spores.

1. Bunt disease in wheatC2formal

   A fungal disease of wheat and other cereals caused by Tilletia species, characterized by a foul fishy odor and dark, powdery spores replacing the grain.

   Tizón hediondo del trigo

   • The farmer's entire wheat crop was ruined by stinking smut.
   • Stinking smut is also known as bunt or covered smut.
   • Proper seed treatment can prevent stinking smut infection.