#paddy #kernel #smut Kernel smut appears as a black mass of chlamydospores that replace all or part of individual kernels near or at maturity. Usually only a small number of kernels on each panicle are infected. Completely smutted kernels may be slightly swollen while others may break open exposing the dark spores. These black spores make the disease easy to recognize. If the disease is severe, a dark cloud of spores may be observed coming from the harvester during harvest. Why and where it occurs The disease can occur in areas with high relative humidity (90%) and temperature ranging from 25−35 C.   Rain, humidity, and soils with high nitrogen content also favors disease development. Wind can spread the fungal spores from plant to plant. False smut is visible only after panicle exsertion. It can infect the plant during flowering stage. _____________________________________________ for Video adv enquiry MAIL AT 👉 [email protected] [email protected] Whataapp @ 94643-12091 @Instagram @facebook @YouTube ____________________________________________ FB PAGE LINK 👇👇👇👇 https://www.facebook.com/cropsinformation/ ________________________________________ Follow at Instagram 🌐👇👇☑️ https://www.instagram.com/crops_information/ _____________________________________________ Facebook Group Link🌐👇 https://www.facebook.com/groups/152914271955064/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fb page Link🌐👇👇 https://www.facebook.com/cropsinformation/ ------------------------------------------------------------