kernel smut

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noun Plant Pathology.

a disease of sorghum and other grasses in which the grains are replaced by the black spores of a smut fungus, especially of the genera Tilletia and Ustilago.

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Meanwhile, a tiny rebellion is brewing—the kernel, it seems, for the future Rebel Alliance.
‘Star Wars Rebels’ Explores the Jedi’s Lost Years Between the Prequels and the Original Trilogy|Annaliza Savage|August 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The kernel at the center of Downton Abbey is that ever-appropriate sigh: “Kids these days!”
‘Downton Abbey’ Finale Review: The Depressing Demise of a Once-Great Show|Kevin Fallon|February 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
However, with our story, to give it dramatic tension, it was almost based on a kernel of truth.
Steve Coogan Makes His Bid For Some Serious, Dramatic Roles|Andrew Romano|November 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"It's really your fault," Veda wails, and Mildred recognizes the kernel of truth in her accusation.
Hollywood's Bad Mother Obsession|Stephen Farber|December 29, 2010|DAILY BEAST

As the Grand Old Party assumes control of the House, an old kernel of wisdom from the likely future Speaker seems newly relevant.
Return of the Boozy Politician|Rebecca Dana, Samuel P. Jacobs|November 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST
This fruit is of the best description; it is full and juicy, and has a long, broad kernel in the middle.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
It is about the size of a nut, with a brown verrucous outside; the edible part is white and tender, and the kernel black.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
The kernel is almost the same colour as the nutmeg, but it has no net-work: it is dried in the shade.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
From the Minority Report proposals, thus succinctly put, we have so far omitted what is really the kernel of the whole matter.
English Poor Law Policy|Sidney Webb
We are now approaching the fort and palace, the kernel of the city, which it is best to see after the ridge.
Round the Wonderful World|G. E. Mitton