During a nursery inspection in Owen County in 2024, I noticed an unusual yellowing of the leaves on some American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) trees (Fig 1). A look at the underside of the leaves revealed yellow-orange pustules, suggesting a rust fungus. After help from the Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab, this fungal pathogen was[Read More…]
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