A species of Endocronartium, Also known as White-spored gall rust
Western gall rust primarily affects pine trees, causing swelling or galls to form on branches and stems. These abnormal growths can weaken and even kill branches, impacting overall tree health. Thriving in moist environments, western gall rust spreads through wind-borne spores that infect new hosts, mainly during damp, spring conditions.
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