white rust

views updated May 29 2018

white rust
1. (white blister) A disease affecting crucifers and other plants, caused by species of the genus Albugo. White, blister-like spots are formed on the leaves, and infected plants may show some distortion.

2. A disease of chrysanthemums caused by Puccinia horiana. Buff or white pustules appear on the undersides of the leaves and may become brown and necrotic. This disease first appeared in Britain in 1963 and is now a notifiable disease.

white rust

views updated May 23 2018

white rust
1. (white blister) A disease affecting crucifers and other plants, caused by fungi of the genus Albugo. White, blister-like spots are formed on the leaves, and infected plants may show some distortion.

2. A disease of chrysanthemums caused by the fungus Puccinia horiana. Buff or white pustules appear on the undersides of the leaves and may become brown and necrotic. This disease first appeared in Britain in 1963 and is now notifiable.