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Swollen pine root with pine-pine gall rust (Endocronartium harknessii, Cronartium harknessii rust fungus) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, March 10, 2019

Location on mapsBig Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
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A swollen pine root infected with the pine-pine gall rust fungus (Endocronartium harknessii, Cronartium harknessii) is visible in the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest in Shepherd, Texas. The photograph was taken on March 10, 2019. The fungus causes the root to become distended and covered in growths, which can eventually kill the plant. This image showcases the unique and intriguing effects of this fungal infection on the pine root. – generated by AI

The image depicts a close-up view of a swollen pine root infected with pine-pine gall rust (Endocronartium harknessii, Cronartium harknessii rust fungus). The image is taken from directly above and fills the frame.

* **Pine Root:**
* The pine root appears to be brown in color.
* It has a rough texture with visible cracks on its surface.
* There are some green moss-like growths or lichen present on top of the root, which adds a splash of green to an otherwise brown and gray scene.
* **Rust Fungus:**
* The rust fungus appears as a thick layer of bright orange-yellow material covering much of the pine root's surface.
* It has a soft and fluffy texture, similar to that of cotton or polyester fabric.
* The fungus is irregularly shaped, with some areas appearing more densely packed than others.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the infected pine root, highlighting the effects of the rust fungus on the tree's structure and appearance. – AI vision

La raíz de un pino hinchada con la roya de las galas del pino (Endocronartium harknessii, hongo de la roya Cronartium harknessii) en el Big Creek Scenic Area de Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, 10 de marzo de 2019. La imagen muestra una vista de cerca de una raíz de pino infectada con la roya de las galas del pino (Endocronartium harknessii, hongo de la roya Cronartium harknessii). La imagen se toma directamente desde arriba y llena todo el marco. * **Raíz del pino:** * La raíz de pino parece ser de color marrón. * Tiene una textura rugosa con grietas visibles en su superficie. * Hay algunos crecimientos verdes similares a musgo o liquen presentes encima de la raíz, lo que agrega un toque de verde a una escena de otra forma marrón y gris. * **Hongo de la roya:** * El hongo de la roya aparece como una capa gruesa de material naranja-amarillo brillante cubriendo gran parte de la superficie de la raíz del pino. * Tiene un aspecto blando y esponjoso, similar al algodón o tejido de poliéster. * El hongo tiene una forma irregular, con algunas áreas apareciendo más densamente empaquetadas que otras. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada de la raíz infectada de pino, resaltando los efectos del hongo de la roya en la estructura y apariencia del árbol. – Spanish translation



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