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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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lemmy.ca

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

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lemmy.world

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

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