How the Invasive Myrtle Rust Disease is Threatening Lord Howe Island
Myrtle rust is a disease that has recently been discovered on the Australian island of Lord Howe. This disease is a fungal disease that attacks myrtaceae plants, which include eucalyptus, guava, feijoa, and bottlebrush plants. The disease has caused extensive damage to the native vegetation of Lord Howe, and has the potential to spread to other areas if not contained. Scientists are now working to find ways to contain and control the spread of myrtle rust, in order to protect the native species on Lord Howe.
source: Phys.org