Corn Smut and Wheat Rust: Crop Diseases Caused by Fungi

Basidiomycetes:

Basidiomycetes refer to the class of fungi whose spore development occurs in basidia. They are commonly known as club fungi and have a long-lived stage in their life cycle. Basidiomycetes are important decomposers in the environment, breaking down litter.

Crop Diseases:

Corn smut and wheat rust are plant diseases caused by pathogenic fungi belonging to the class Basidiomycetes. These fungi infect crops and cause damage to agricultural production.

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