Boil smut of corn

In 2002 boil smut was found in sweet corn and popcorn crops in the Darlington Point area of NSW. This Primefact summarises the current situation, highlighting recent developments and the impact that boil smut has had on infected areas of Australia. It includes information on the following:

• A record of disease outbreaks
• The disease boil smut
• Recent developments and implications for industry
• Hygiene guidelines - machinery and equipment
• Farm hygiene consciousness
• Managing to live with boil smut in NSW
• Chemical control
• In your district, and the state
• Note on 'Huitlacoche'