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Wart disease (false rust) caused by fungus Synchytrium geranii (Chytrids) on crane's bill (Geranium carolinianum) near the creek in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 23, 2021

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A virulent fungal disease known as wart disease or false rust has afflicted crane's bill (Geranium carolinianum) plants growing near a creek in Bee Creek Park, College Station, Texas. This disease is caused by the fungus Synchytrium geranii, commonly referred to as Chytrids. The photograph was taken on March 23, 2021, and it showcases the characteristic wart-like growths that have developed on the leaves of the affected plants. These growths are a result of the fungal infection and can be seen covering the surface of the leaves, giving them a distinctive appearance. – generated by AI

The image presents a close-up view of a diseased Geranium flower with its leaves and stem partially visible. The flower exhibits several distinct features, including:

* A red, irregularly shaped growth on top of one of the flower petals
* Several smaller red bumps or nodules on the underside of the same petal
* Water droplets on the surface of both the flower and its leaves

The presence of these characteristic features suggests that the flower is infected by a fungal disease commonly known as "wart disease" or "false rust." This condition can cause significant damage to the plant, leading to reduced growth and fertility.

**Conclusion**

In conclusion, the image depicts a Geranium flower afflicted with wart disease (false rust), caused by the fungus Synchytrium geranii. The presence of red bumps on the petal, water droplets on both the flower and its leaves, and the overall appearance of the plant are all indicative of this fungal infection.

**Answer**: This image shows a Geranium flower with wart disease (false rust), caused by the fungus Synchytrium geranii. – AI vision

Enfermedad de verruga (roya falsa) causada por el hongo Synchytrium geranii (quitridios) en crane's bill (Geranium carolinianum) cerca del arroyo en Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 23 de marzo de 2021. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de una flor de Geranio enferma con sus hojas y tallo parcialmente visible. La flor muestra varias características distintivas, incluyendo: * Un crecimiento rojo, irregular en forma sobre la parte superior de uno de los pétalos de la flor * Varios bultitos o nódulos rojos más pequeños en la parte inferior del mismo pétalo * Gotas de agua en la superficie tanto de la flor como de sus hojas. La presencia de estas características distintivas sugiere que la flor está infectada por una enfermedad fúngica comúnmente conocida como "enfermedad de verruga" o "roya falsa". Esta afección puede causar daño significativo a la planta, lo que lleva a un crecimiento reducido y fertilidad. **Conclusión** En conclusión, la imagen representa una flor de Geranio afectada con enfermedad de verruga (roya falsa), causada por el hongo Synchytrium geranii. La presencia de bultos rojos en el pétalo, gotas de agua tanto en la flor como en sus hojas y la apariencia general de la planta son indicativas de esta infección fúngica. **Respuesta**: Esta imagen muestra una flor de Geranio con enfermedad de verruga (roya falsa), causada por el hongo Synchytrium geranii. – Spanish translation


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