Gymnosporangium yamadae. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
Abstract A description is provided for Gymnosporangium yamadae. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Aecia on apple (Malus sylvestris) and other Malus spp. Telia on Juniperus chinensis. DISEASE: Japanese apple rust. Aecia on leaves rarely on stems and fruit. Telia on globoid swellings or galls of juniper. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Japan, Korea, China.