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Fig. 55. 1. Maize Smut (Ustilago seae). Cells showing threat! uf mycelium passing 

 from cell to cell; (a) thread shows through; (/?) section of cut sheath and thread. 2. Corn 

 Smut, Spores in process of germination; each spore is sending out a tube with small lateral 

 bodies. 3. The same. s))nrcs gerniinatinR in nutrient solution sprouting like yeast. From 

 U. S. Dept. Agr. 4. Kernel Smut of Sorghum (Sfi/iacf/of/tnti S/n/ti) on Sorghum. 



