What is another word for Genus Urocystis?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs jˈʊ͡əɹəsˌɪstiz] (IPA) 
Genus Urocystis is a type of fungi that is commonly known as the smut fungi. Some of the synonyms that are used for this genus include Tilletia, Anomalomyces, Ustilago, and Cumminsiella. These fungi can cause significant damage to crops, especially cereals, by infecting plant tissues and producing black spores. They are primarily transmitted through the wind and can easily spread from one plant to another. With proper management and control measures, the impacts of this fungus can be minimized, and crops can be protected. As such, it is important for farmers and crop managers to be aware of the different synonyms that are used to refer to this genus in order to effectively identify and control its spread.
