What is another word for onion smut?
Pronunciation: [ˈʌni͡ən smˈʌt] (IPA) 
Onion smut is a fungal disease that can affect the growth and quality of onions. Although its common name is onion smut, this disease is also known by several other synonyms that describe its symptoms and the effects it has on onion plants. Some of the other names for onion smut include black mold, black root, black fungus, and black disease. These names all refer to the black discoloration and damage that the fungus causes to the roots, stems, and bulbs of onion plants. Other possible synonyms for onion smut might include fungal rot, bulb blight, or fungal wilt, depending on the specific symptoms and characteristics of the disease in different cases.
