White pine blister rust

Cronartium ribicola

A species of Cronartium

White pine blister rust belongs to the group of so-called rust fungi. The species attacks White pine trees and species of the Ribes genus such as Gooseberry and Red currant. It prefers moist and cool environments. The disease causes long-term damage to the infected trees, disrupting and adversely affecting the entire local ecosystem.

General Info About White pine blister rust

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Attributes of White pine blister rust

Cap

0.5-3 mm diameter; irregular, flat; dark

Spore Print Color

Yellowish-brown

Nutrient Gathering

Parasitic

You can find White pine blister rust by these plants:

Black currant, Pines, Eastern white pine

How to Identify White pine blister rust

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Habitat of White pine blister rust

White pine blister rust can be found on five-needle pines and the species of the Ribes genus, known as currants or gooseberries. The fungus is visible on the trunk and stems of an infected plant.

Scientific Classification of White pine blister rust

Phylum

Club fungi