Gymnosporangium confusum. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
Abstract A description is provided for Gymnosporangium confusum. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Aecia on hawthorn (Crataegus), European quince (Cydonia vulgaris), Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica) and medlar (Mespilus germanica); also on Cotoneaster and Sorbus, and occasionally weak infections on pear (Pyrus communis). Telia on junipers of both the 'oxycedrus' and 'sabina' groups. DISEASE: Medlar rust. Aecia chiefly on the leaves but also on stems, calyces and fruit. Telia on slight fusiform swellings of twigs and branches of juniper. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Widespread throughout Europe, extending into Asia (India, Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Turkey, USSR) and Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia). Also established in USA (California) (CMI Map 429, ed. 1, 1967).