Ustilaginoidea Virens is a plant pathogen that causes smut disease in rice crops, leading to significant crop damage and yield losses. The disease can result in losses of up to 60% of the crop yield. Several common synonyms for Ustilaginoidea Virens include "rice false smut," "kernel smut," and "green smut." Moreover, it is also known as "rice corn ear smut," "neck blast disease," and "grain smut." Identifying these synonyms for the pathogen is important for agricultural researchers and farmers to recognize, understand and manage the disease to avoid crop damage and ensure optimal yield production.