Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Blister Rust.
Blister Rust - as a noun
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
white-pine rustwhite pine blister rustFungus causing white pine blister rust and having a complex life cycle requiring a plant of genus ribes as alternate host
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cronartium ribicolaExample Sentences
"The outbreak of blister rust has devastated the pine forests in this area."
"The control measures for blister rust include pruning and burning infected trees."
"Many countries have implemented strict regulations to prevent the introduction of blister rust."
"Efforts to eradicate blister rust have been largely unsuccessful."
"The forest service is working to control the spread of blister rust."
