''Puccinia hordei'' is a species of rust fungus. A

plant pathogen Plant pathology (also phytopathology) is the scientific study of diseases in plants caused by pathogens (infectious organisms) and environmental conditions (physiological factors). Organisms that cause infectious disease include fungi, oomyc ...

, it can cause leaf rust of barley, also known as brown rust of barley. At the time of Johnston ''et al.'', 2013's discovery of severe susceptibility in

Golden Promise Barley (''Hordeum vulgare''), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. It was one of the first cultivated grains, particularly in Eurasia as early as 10,000 years ago. Globally 70% of barley pr ...

, this was considered to be the most susceptible variety in the world. Soon thereafter however, Yeo ''et al.'', 2014 found SusPtrit was slightly worse. These results alter the meaning of such a basic term as "fully susceptible" to brown rust.

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Fungal plant pathogens and diseases Barley diseases Leaf diseases hordei Fungi described in 1871 {{fungus-plant-disease-stub

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