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corn smut

/kɔːrn smʌt/

翻译: 玉米黑粉病,由玉米黑粉菌(Ustilago maydis)引起的真菌病害,在玉米的果穗、叶片和茎上形成膨大的黑色肿瘤状瘿瘤。在墨西哥菜肴中,受感染的瘿瘤被采收作为美味食用,称为乌伊特拉科切(huitlacoche)。

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/kɔːrn smʌt/formalscientific
  • zh玉米黑粉病,由玉米黑粉菌(Ustilago maydis)引起的真菌病害,在玉米的果穗、叶片和茎上形成膨大的黑色肿瘤状瘿瘤。在墨西哥菜肴中,受感染的瘿瘤被采收作为美味食用,称为乌伊特拉科切(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.

    zh玉米黑粉病

    • 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.

    zh可食用真菌(玉米黑粉菌)

    • 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.