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3 Dec 2012 – Myrtle Rust Information Session

Posted on 14 November, 2012 by Connecting Country

Myrtle rust was detected in Victoria for the first time in December 2011. It is a serious fungal disease affecting the plant family Myrtaceae, which includes eucalypts, lilly pilly, bottlebrush and many other Australian native species. The disease is of serious concern due to the ease in which it spreads.

The City of Greater Bendigo is hosting an information session on Myrtle rust, its characteristics, impacts and control measures.

Participants will learn more about:

  • myrtle rust biology
  • recognition of symptoms
  • hosts
  • treatment methods
  • hygiene and
  • minimisation of spread

The information session will take place on 3 December from 10 am to 12 pm at the Capital Theatre, 50 View Street, Bendigo. Further information on Myrtle Rust, future training sessions and resources is available from the Department of Primary Industries.

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