Leaf rust-#Indiafoldscopephase 1

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At Jyothy Institute of Technology (Bangalore) farm, infected leaves were found as shown below.
Fig: Rust infection on leaf sample
On the leaf surface mass of orange-brown powdery spores was observed, which was observed under foldscope.
Fig: Rust spores under foldscope
It was leaf rust. This fungal disease predominantly caused by puccinia species, occurs primarily on the lower surface of leaves.
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