Melampsoraceae
Scientific name: Melampsoraceae
Melampsoraceae
Scientific name: Melampsoraceae
Description
Melampsoraceae are plant parasites that cause rust diseases on various trees and plants. They have a complex life cycle involving multiple spore stages and often require two different host plants to complete their development. Some species in this group can cause significant economic damage to crops and forests. Their spores are typically orange or yellow, giving infected plants a rusty appearance.