Corn Smut and Wheat Rust: Crop Diseases Caused by Fungi

Basidiomycetes refer to the class of fungi whose spore development occurs in basidia. They are commonly known as club fungi and have a long-lived stage in their life cycle. Basidiomycetes are important decomposers in the environment, breaking down litter.

Corn smut and wheat rust are plant diseases caused by pathogenic fungi belonging to the class Basidiomycetes. These fungi infect crops and cause damage to agricultural production.