What is another word for urocystis?
Pronunciation: [jˈʊ͡əɹəsˌɪstiz] (IPA) 
Urocystis is a genus of fungi that are mainly plant pathogens causing diseases in cereal crops like wheat, barley, and oats. This group of fungi belongs to the family of Tilletiaceae, which contains other similar pathogens like Tilletia and Ustilago. Some synonyms for Urocystis that can be used include "wheat bladder smut," "oat smut," "barley loose smut," and "spikelet smut." These synonyms describe the different types of plant diseases caused by Urocystis fungi. Symptoms of Urocystis infections include blackening of plant tissues, formation of black spores, and distortion of leaves or grains, which can result in reduced crop yield and quality.
