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Diseases

Maize Smut

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group)

Maize smut diseases are represented by common smut (Ustilago maydis) and head smut (Sporisorium reilianum). These diseases affect reproductive and vegetative organs, causing the formation of galls or the deformation of ears and tassels.

In the reference 300 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

Common smut, caused by the fungus Ustilago maydis, manifests as the formation of galls on any above-ground part of the plant, including stems, leaves, and ears. The pathogen does not spread systemically; therefore, each growth is the result of a local infection in which tissues are filled with a black mass of teliospores.

Head smut, caused by Sporisorium reilianum, primarily affects the reproductive organs. The ears and tassels become deformed, taking on a pear-like shape, and upon maturation, they turn into a black, powdery mass, which is accompanied by general growth suppression of the plant.

The maize and Ustilago maydis pathosystem is characterized by a lack of rigid race specificity, and crop resistance is polygenic in nature. Breeding programs do not identify specific resistance genes; therefore, susceptibility is assessed based on scoring scales during testing in infection nurseries.

General information about the subject — on the page Smut.

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Varieties of Maize mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

LID1244C

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

NL PL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

CZ PL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

CZ PL
3 records

DS1460C

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

DOW AgroSciences

CZ PL
3 records

SY Remus

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR NL
3 records

SY Facto

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR NL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Syngenta Participations AG| CH

FR NL
3 records

SY Arax

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR NL
3 records

Koletis

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

CZ FR
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Euralis Semences FR

FR PL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

BE NL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

CZ PL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

CZ PL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Syngenta Participations AG| CH

CZ FR
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

CZ PL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

CZ PL
4 records

SM Popis

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

CZ PL
3 records

SM Hubal

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

CZ PL
3 records

San

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

CZ PL
3 records

PR39G83

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

FR PL
3 records

PR39B76

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

CZ HR
3 records

PR37D25

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc. (USA)

FR HR
3 records

PR36V74

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)

FR HR
3 records

P9903

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)

FR HR
3 records

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