The ugly side of corn

This here is a genetically susceptible 113 day variety to fusarium kernal rot. This is a nasty little fungus that produces all sorts of mycotoxins that can give any mammal that consumes it a belly ache or even death. It's easily identifiable by the white streaks in causes in the kernals.

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remotelove@lemmy.ca · 19 pts · 251d (2 replies)

Corn smut (Ustilago maydis), on the other hand, is supposed to be tasty.

The_v@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 251d (1 reply)

Huitlacoche is quite tasty. I've had it several times in Mexico.

Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 251d

It's quite buttery but it can be an acquired taste.

Zoot@reddthat.com · 9 pts · 251d

This guy corns

robocall@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 251d

So it's not the corn smut that I crave?