New models developed by University of Georgia researchers may help guide the fight against rust disease, according to a new study. The paper is published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management.

Around a decade ago, an invasive fungal disease called myrtle rust reached Australia and began to spread like a plague through certain plants. The disease affects plants of the Myrtaceae family, which ...

A newly arrived tree disease is spreading rapidly along Australia's east coast, and advocacy groups say it should serve as a wake-up call for the Government to overhaul its procedures for halting ...

Every weekend, thousands of citizen scientists head into the great outdoors. If they see an unusual animal, plant or fungi, they take a photo and upload it. This simple act by bushwalkers with ...

Don't panic if you see spots on your tree's leaves or something strange on the bark. Get to work diagnosing the problem with this guide that features pictures of common tree diseases and pests that ...