Western gall rust

Photo: Cesar Calderon, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org

Photo: Cesar Calderon, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org

  • Fungal pathogen that affects two and three needled pines, including Radiata pine
  • The fungus causes the formation of woody galls on the stems and branches
  • Heavy infections result in suppressed growth and premature death

High priority pest of: Plantation forestry

Scientific name: Endocronartium harknessii
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Fungus

Pest Documents

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol