Online learning modules
The following modules were developed in 2019 during the early stage of this disease spread in New Zealand to support people to understand and manage myrtle rust. The content remains broadly accurate, however our knowledge about vulnerable/ susceptible species in New Zealand has increased.
Myrtle rust - it's here to stay
This video talks about myrtle rust and its recent history in New Zealand, then takes you through what you can expect from these learning materials.
Scientific definition of myrtle rust
This video talks about the myrtle rust fungus, the way it moves from plant to plant, and how it may impact plant health. It also goes into what favourable conditions for the fungus look like and some of the species susceptible to infection.
The spread of myrtle rust
Karin van der Walt, Conservation and Science Advisor at Otari Native Botanic Garden in Wellington discusses how myrtle rust spreads in New Zealand and the risk levels of myrtle rust in different areas of New Zealand based on modelling and climactic factors.
Myrtle rust research
Karin van der Walt walks us through the myrtle rust research programme.
Identifying the scale of the impact of myrtle rust
This video talks about the 1 through 4 scale used to measure myrtle rust impact.
Myrtle rust recap
This video provides a brief overview of the previous course and defines the scientific definition of myrtle rust and how it has spread over time.