yellow rust

noun

, Plant Pathology.

1. stripe rust.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yellow rust¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

“There's a very important disease of wheat, which is a global problem, called yellow rust, and that's been increasingly difficult to control,” Dr Griffiths says.

From BBC

Adding further concern, the centres say that two new strains of another wheat disease, yellow rust, have been spotted over large areas for the first time — one in Europe and North Africa, and the other in East Africa and Central Asia.

From Nature

According to farming experts, such delays, as well as hurting harvests, can increase the chances of attack by yellow rust, a fungal disease that hampers photosynthesis and stunts the growth of grain.

From Reuters

The $1.74 million three-year project will initially target the Russian wheat aphid and wheat stripe rust, also commonly referred to as “yellow rust.”

From Washington Times

From that mountain state he drew thick but malleable cashmere throws, woven knits, tribal ankle bands to decorate the shoes and, above all, the rich spice colors of yellow, rust and orange all beautifully brought together in one coat.

From New York Times