Smut (Covered Kernel)

Caused by: Sporisorium sorghi
Problem Category: Fungal Disease
Symptoms: Head replaced by brown, powdery mass of fungal spores covered by gray to brown membrane; entire head may be affected or fungus may be localized at the top, bottom or sides of the head; plants are usually or normal height
Comments: Disease emergence favors cool dry soils
Management: Disease can be controlled by growing resistant varieties.
Control: spray 2 times 5% Cowdung+Asafoetida solution in 10 days interval.