Cronartium quercuum

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== Cronartium quercuum ==

Cronartium quercuum is a species of fungus that belongs to the genus Cronartium. It is commonly known as the oak-pine rust fungus. This fungus is a plant pathogen that primarily affects oak and pine trees.

Description

Cronartium quercuum is characterized by its orange-yellow rust pustules that appear on the leaves and stems of infected trees. These pustules contain spores that are dispersed by wind to infect other trees. The fungus has a complex life cycle that involves alternating between oak and pine hosts.

Hosts

Cronartium quercuum primarily infects oak and pine trees. In oak trees, it causes a disease known as oak rust, while in pine trees, it causes pine blister rust. The fungus can have significant economic and ecological impacts on forests by weakening and killing infected trees.

Control

Control measures for Cronartium quercuum include the removal of infected trees, pruning to improve air circulation, and the use of fungicides. Additionally, planting resistant tree varieties can help prevent the spread of the fungus.

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