I was recently sent a photo of what looked like some sort of alien growth on a cedar tree, described by the proud owner of this tree as gelatinous tree anemones. This is an apt description as they do ...

The long, cool, wet winter and spring sure made for some magnificent blossom displays. However, it also set up perfect conditions for molds, mildews, rusts and other foliage diseases. Several readers ...

Rust fungi (Pucciniales) represent one of the most diverse and widespread groups of obligate plant pathogens, causing significant economic and ecological impact worldwide. Recent advances in molecular ...

Q: Last year I learned I had rust on my serviceberry and hawthorn trees. What do I look for this year to prevent that? A: It’s hard to prevent rust infections on vulnerable plants unless you are ...

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University scientists are piecing together clues about how a global pest hacks the immune systems of soybeans. Soybean rust fungus poses one of the biggest threats to soybean ...

In a race to prevent and control rust disease epidemics, scientists have positioned themselves to better understand how rust fungi infect crops and evolve virulence. In a race to prevent and control ...

I was recently sent a photo of what looked like some sort of alien growth on a cedar tree, described by the proud owner of this tree as gelatinous tree anemones. This is an apt description as they do ...