Puccinia psidii: a threat to the Australian environment and economy – a review

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doi:10.1071/AP06088

Puccinia psidii: a threat to the Australian environment and economy – a review

M. Glen ^A ^E, A. C. Alfenas ^B, E. A. V. Zauza ^B, M. J. Wingfield ^C, C. Mohammed ^A ^D

^A Ensis Forest Biosecurity & Protection, Private Bag 12, Hobart, Tas. 7001, Australia.
^B Department of Plant Pathology, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, MG 36571-000, Brazil.
^C Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
^D University of Tasmania, Private Bag 12, Hobart, Tas. 7001, Australia.
^E Corresponding author. Email: morag.glen@ensisjv.com





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Australasian Plant Pathology 36(1) 1–16 http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/AP06088
Submitted: 6 November 2006 Accepted: 14 November 2006 Published online: 19 January 2007

Abstract

Puccinia psidii causes a rust disease on a broad range of hosts in the Myrtaceae and Heteropyxidaceae. It is native to South America where it can cause severe disease in eucalypt plantations and other introduced Myrtaceae. The pathogen has recently expanded its geographical range to Hawaii, increasing concerns about the potential for an incursion in Australia. This paper reviews the taxonomy, biology, impact and options for control of P. psidii. It also discusses the probable impact if an incursion were to occur in Australia and the preparations that must be made to mitigate adverse consequences.