Asian Soybean Rust
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| Common names: | ASR |
| Causal agents: | Phakopsora pachyrhizi and Phakopsora meibomiae |
| Distribution: | Worldwide |
Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) is a serious disease in plants caused by the fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi and Phakopsora meibomiae. ASR is spread by windblown spores and has caused significant crop losses in many soybean-growing regions of the world.
Read more about Asian Soybean Rust: Importance, Host and Symptoms, Environment, Disease Cycle, Management and Control
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