Mature smut galls on corn ear.

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mature smut galls disease of the corn on ear of yellow corn mid august. 'Ustilago zeae Zea mays'

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Size: 5080px × 3380px
Location: San Joaquin County, California
Photo credit: © inga spence / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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