Bean Rust

Common Name

Bean Rust

Scientific Name

Uromyces appendiculatus

Issue

Fungal

Causes

Spread long distance by wind, spread plant to plant through farm tools, insects or water splush.

Prevention

Destroy crop residues after harvesting. Avoid continuous cropping of beans. Practice 2 to 3 year rotation without legumes. Intercrop with cereal. Plant resistant variety- 'Theresa' and 'Super Monet'.

Control

Use of pesticides.