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Cedar-apple rust

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Pucciniomycetes ›Order: Pucciniales ›Family: Gymnosporangiaceae ›Genus: Gymnosporangium

About

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae is a plant pathogen that causes cedar-apple rust. In virtually any location where apples or crabapples (Malus) and Eastern red-cedar (Juniperus virginiana) coexist, cedar apple rust can be a destructive or disfiguring disease on both the apples and cedars. Quince and hawthorn are the most common host and many species of juniper can substitute for the eastern red cedars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cedar-apple rust?
The scientific name of Cedar-apple rust is Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae.
What kingdom does Cedar-apple rust belong to?
Cedar-apple rust belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Cedar-apple rust belong to?
Cedar-apple rust belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Cedar-apple rust belong to?
Cedar-apple rust belongs to the class Pucciniomycetes.
What order does Cedar-apple rust belong to?
Cedar-apple rust belongs to the order Pucciniales.
What family does Cedar-apple rust belong to?
Cedar-apple rust belongs to the family Gymnosporangiaceae.
What genus does Cedar-apple rust belong to?
Cedar-apple rust belongs to the genus Gymnosporangium.