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blister rust
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blister rust
n.
Any of several diseases of pine trees caused by certain fungi of the genus Cronartium, resulting in conspicuous blistering and often dieback of affected areas.

blister rust
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plant Pathology) a disease of certain pines caused by rust fungi of the genus Cronartium, causing swellings on the bark from which orange masses of spores are released
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Noun1.blister rust - any of several diseases of pines caused by rust fungi of the genus Cronartium and marked by destructive invasion of bark and sapwood and producing blisters externallyblister rust - any of several diseases of pines caused by rust fungi of the genus Cronartium and marked by destructive invasion of bark and sapwood and producing blisters externally
rust - a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
2.blister rust - fungus causing white pine blister rust and having a complex life cycle requiring a plant of genus Ribes as alternate host
rust fungus, rust - any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
Cronartium, genus Cronartium - rust fungi having aecia produced in raised or swollen sori and teliospores borne in waxy columns


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