Gymnosporangium tremelloides. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
Abstract A description is provided for Gymnosporangium tremelloides. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Aecia chiefly on apple (Malus sylvestris) and Sorbus, also on other Malus spp. and quince (Cydonia vulgaris). Telia on Juniperis communis and other species of the 'oxycedrus' group. DISEASE: European apple rust. Aecia on leaves. Juniper gall rust, telia on fusiform or gall-like swellings of the smaller branches of juniper (Juniperus communis) or on hemispheric swellings along the sides of large branches. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Widely distributed in Europe (but not in Britain) and extending into N.W. Africa. Also in China and in western N. America from Alaska to Colorado and Utah.