Puccinia

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Puccinia
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Puccinia

Pers. (1801)
Type species
Puccinia graminis
Pers. (1794)
Species

about 4000

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Puccinia is a genus of fungi. All species in this genus are obligate plant pathogens and are known as rusts.[1] The genus contains about 4000 species.[2]

Taxonomy

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Examples of Puccinia rusts and the diseases they cause:

The rust species Puccinia obtegens has shown some promise for controlling Canada thistle, but it must be used in conjunction with other control measures to be effective.[3]

Another leaf rust species, Puccinia myrsiphylli, has been used as an effective biocontrol agent for infestations of the common form of bridal creeper (Asparagus asparagoides) in Australia since 2000.[4]

References

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  1. "Fungi", Lillian E Hawker, 1966, p. 167
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  3. Turner et al. 1980
  4. Biosecurity SA : Weeds and pest animals > Bridal Creeper Policy Accessed 1 September 2014.