02-03-2010, 05:26 AM
Might be ohia rust (Pussinia psidii) that has be very evident in the last couple of years with elimination of rose apple (an introduced invasive) around the islands... I know that this was one of the pathogen introductions that everyone involved reforestation at UH-Hilo was most worried about... it's effects on the ohia could be devastating....
It may be a good idea to let HEAR or the ag branch at Komohana know if you see this rust on any stands of Ohia
The HEAR Llink of links including many images is:
http://www.hear.org/species/puccinia_psidii/
It may be a good idea to let HEAR or the ag branch at Komohana know if you see this rust on any stands of Ohia
The HEAR Llink of links including many images is:
http://www.hear.org/species/puccinia_psidii/