| Authors | Kyrill G. Savchenko, Solomon P. Wasser, Vasyl P. Heluta & Enviatar Nevo |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9783946583226 |
| Verlag | Koeltz Botanical Books |
| Seiten | 142 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Images | Photos |
| Year published | 2019 |
This book is devoted to the diversity of the rust fungi of Israel. In total, 181 species belonging to 18 genera of Pucciniales are described, from which 4 genera such as Caeoma, Cumminsiella, Ochropsora, and Pucciniastrum, together with 23 species are new for Israel, including 3 novel species Caeoma origani, Puccinia biteliana, and Puccinia rayssiae. The book consists of 2 main parts: (1) a general section providing data regarding materials and methods, and historical studies of rust fungi in Israel; (2) a special section providing information on species diversity of rust fungi in Israel, including macro- and micro-morphological descriptions, ecology, distribution and habitats. Includes Host-Plants - Rust Fungi Index.
