About Rusts
Disease | About These Diseases | Crops of Special Concern |
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Rusts |
Pathogens that cause rust diseases have complex life cycles with up to five different spore stages and two botanically unrelated hosts. They are obligate parasites that require a living host. Elimination of alternate hosts, sanitation, and protective fungicide applications are management options. |
Carnation, Fuchsia, Florist's Geranium, Gladiolus, Lilium, Poinsettia, Snapdragons, and Viola (pansy) |