Contribution and regulation of Ustilago maydis in carbohydrate metabolism during maize silage fermentation

Abstract Background Corn smut disease, caused by the phytopathogenic fungus Ustilago maydis, induces gall formation, which can result in complete yield loss and nutritional deterioration. While harvesting and ensiling are effective strategies for enhancing nutritional value, the molecular mechanisms...

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Published in:	Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture
Main Authors:	Luo Chongyu, Ni Chengcheng, Dong Quanmin, Yang Fuyu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Ustilago maydis Silage fermentation Carbohydrates Microbial community Aerobic stability
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-025-00801-2