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Term details "rust"
| Language: | English |
| Term: | rust |
| Definition: | Disease caused by a fungus that is parasitic on higher plants and may go through five different developmental stages, usually involving hosts. Following infection, organe pustules appear, possilby followed by premature shedding of foliage, witches' brooms or cankers. (Source: GLO.EN.NRC07(online)) |
| Subject field: | mycology, forest health |
Equivalent terms in other languages:
French:rouille
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