Maize plant (IMAGE) University of Bonn Caption Maize plant infected with the fungus Ustilago maydis. Credit © Mamoona Khan Usage Restrictions Please use this image only on connection with the press release. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.