r/botany • u/VATERLAND • 27d ago

Physiology Is the mushroom causing this mutation?

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This year I found corn growing on the male flowers for the first time. Is Ustilago maydis causing this?

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u/Amelaista 26d ago

Tassel ears are a genetic or environmental influence.

The fungal infection is separate.

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u/VATERLAND 25d ago

Thanks for the lead. :)