Dr. Phyto
Peanut rust
Puccinia arachidis
Symptoms
Orange-brown, powdery pustules mainly on the leaf underside that rupture to release rusty spores; leaves yellow, dry and hang on the plant rather than dropping. Often occurs together with late leaf spot.
Plants affected
Treatment
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Common questions
- How do I recognise Peanut rust on peanut (groundnut)?
- Orange-brown, powdery pustules mainly on the leaf underside that rupture to release rusty spores; leaves yellow, dry and hang on the plant rather than dropping. Often occurs together with late leaf spot.
- Do I have to report Peanut rust?
- No. Peanut rust is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.
- How is Peanut rust treated?
- Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.
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