In late December 2010, Myrtle rust was found in a small number of production and retail nurseries in South East Queensland.  Myrtle rust is a serious fungal disease caused by Uredo rangelii that affects plants in the Myrtaceae family.  This family includes many Australian native species including eucalypts, bloodwoods, paperparks, tea trees, lilly pillies and … Continue reading Myrtle rust found in South East Queensland – A DERM Alert