Arquivos de periódicos de dezembro 2020

04 de dezembro de 2020

Myrtle rust season is upon us

As we come into the myrtle rust season (this disease thrives in warm, wet conditions), now is the time to be looking out for yellow spores. Researchers studying myrtle rust in the field are getting their summer field work underway, and you can help by keeping your eyes peeled as well. Spores are popping up across Auckland (thanks to everyone uploading pictures of these) and pustules have recently been seen by scientists in Taranaki. Thanks to those who have also reported the disease in other areas including Northland, Rotorua, Coromandel and on the East Cape. Given the local climate, these areas are likely hot spots for the disease, and further observations will help confirm this. Seen it somewhere else? Upload your pictures and help us understand what's going on out there.

Posted on 04 de dezembro de 2020, 02:47 AM by reneejohansen reneejohansen | 7 comentários | Deixar um comentário