Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
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Abstract A description is provided for Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Aecia on apple (Malus sylvestris) and crab apple (Malus sp.). Telia on Juniperus virginiana and related species of the 'sabina' group. DISEASE: American apple rust. Aecia chiefly on the leaves but also on stems and fruit. Telia on globoid or kidney-shaped galls of juniper. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Widespread in the USA east of the Rockies, also in California, Ontario and Quebec (CMI Map 61, ed. 2, 1965).