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Wheat smut

Tilletia caries

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Exobasidiomycetes (Exobasidiomycetes)
Order
Tilletiales (Tilletiales)
Family
Tilletiaceae
Genus
Tilletia
Species
Tilletia caries (Wheat smut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish caries de los trigos

Similar Species in Tilletia

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Agrostis Smut
Tilletia sphaerococca
Not Evaluated
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Ryegrass bunt
Tilletia walkeri
Not Evaluated
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Sweet Vernal Smut
Tilletia anthoxanthi
Not Evaluated
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Tilletia controversa
Not Evaluated
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Bunt Of Wheat
Tilletia laevis
Not Evaluated
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Karnal bunt
Tilletia indica
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wheat smut?
The scientific name of Wheat smut is Tilletia caries. It belongs to the genus Tilletia.
Where does Wheat smut live?
Wheat smut is found in Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Wheat smut belong to?
Wheat smut (Tilletia caries) belongs to the genus Tilletia, which is part of the taxonomic family Tilletiaceae.
What kingdom does Wheat smut belong to?
Wheat smut (Tilletia caries) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Wheat smut?
The closest relatives of Wheat smut in the genus Tilletia include Agrostis Smut, Ryegrass bunt, Sweet Vernal Smut, , Bunt Of Wheat.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Tilletia — 7 Species

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Agrostis Smut
Tilletia sphaerococca
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Ryegrass bunt
Tilletia walkeri
NE 🐾
Sweet Vernal Smut
Tilletia anthoxanthi
NE 🐾
Tilletia controversa
NE
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Wheat smut
Tilletia caries
NE
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Bunt Of Wheat
Tilletia laevis
NE 🐾
Karnal bunt
Tilletia indica
NE
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