Thecaphora solani
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Thecaphora solani, potato smut, is a fungal
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...

 plant pathogen. It affects plants, primarily potatoes, in the Andean part of South America.

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