What is another word for covered smut?
Pronunciation: [kˈʌvəd smˈʌt] (IPA) 
Covered smut is a fungal disease that affects cereal crops such as wheat, barley, and rye. The disease can cause significant yield loss and reduced quality of the harvest. Synonyms for covered smut include smutted grains, smut fungus, and bunt disease. The disease is characterized by black, powdery spores covering the seed head. It can be managed through crop rotation, seed treatment, and good field management practices. Prevention is key in reducing the impact of this disease on agricultural production. Farmers should monitor their fields closely and contact their local agriculture extension office if they suspect an outbreak of covered smut in their crops.
