Plant of crane's bill (Geranium carolinianum ... Plant of crane's bill (Geranium carolinianum) with wart disease (false rust) caused by fungus Synchytrium geranii ... Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 23, 2021The crane's bill plant (Geranium carolinianum) at Bee Creek Park in College Station, Texas, has been afflicted with a disease known as false rust, caused by the fungus Synchytrium geranii (Chytrids). This was observed on March 23, 2021. The plant's leaves and stems are covered in small, raised bumps that give it a rough, warty appearance. These bumps are actually the fruiting bodies of the fungus, which have infected the plant and are causing damage to its tissues. This disease can be difficult to control and can significantly impact the health and appearance of the plant. – generated by AI The image depicts a plant of crane's bill (Geranium carolinianum), which is affected by wart disease or false rust caused by the fungus Synchytrium geranii. This type of infection is commonly known as chytrids. **Plant Description** * The plant has long, thin stems with small leaves that are green in color. **Disease Symptoms** * The image shows wart-like growths on the underside of some leaves and possibly on other parts of the plant, which is indicative of false rust caused by Synchytrium geranii. **Background** * The background of the image is dark gray or black, which helps to highlight the details of the affected plant. |
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