What is another word for blister rust?
Pronunciation: [blˈɪstə ɹˈʌst] (IPA) 
Blister rust is a plant disease caused by the fungus Cronartium ribicola that affects various species of pine trees, especially white pines. There are several synonyms for the term "blister rust," including pine needle rust, white pine blister rust, and ribes rust. It is called pine needle rust because it attacks the pine needles causing them to turn yellow and eventually fall off. The name "white pine blister rust" refers to the white pines that are most severely affected by the disease and the formation of blister-like structures on the bark. Finally, the term "ribes rust" comes from the fact that the disease also affects the ribes plant, which acts as a host and source of infection for the pine trees.
