Gall Rust Disease Dynamics in Falcataria falcata L. Across Elevations in Agusan del Norte, Philippines

Authors

  • Rece Ruby Gera Tering Department of Forestry, Faculty of Forestry, Caraga State University
  • Adrian Monteroso Tulod Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR), Faculty of IRNR, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Nympha Ellarina Branzuela Department of Forestry, Faculty of Forestry, College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, University of Southeastern Philippines
  • Marvin Arroyo Batiancela Department of Forestry, Faculty of Forestry, College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, University of Southeastern Philippines
  • Rosalinda Palo Tutor Department of Forestry, Faculty of Forestry, College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, University of Southeastern Philippines
  • Jupiter Viovicente Casas Department of Forestry, Faculty of Forestry, Central Mindanao University
  • Mark Jun Atchueta Rojo Department of Forestry, Faculty of Forestry, Central Mindanao University
  • Dennis Morgia Gilbero Department of Agroforestry, Faculty of Agroforestry, Agusan Del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23960/jsl.v13i1.1142

Abstract

Gall rust disease poses a significant threat to falcata (Falcataria falcata L.), particularly in different elevation ranges. This study aimed to assess the gall rust disease incidence and severity at low (0–200 masl), moderate (201–400 masl), and high (401–600 masl) elevations. Results showed a significant correlation between gall rust disease incidence and severity and elevation based on Spearman rho correlation analysis. Higher elevations were associated with increased gall rust disease incidence and severity. This suggests that environmental conditions specific to these elevations may aggravate gall rust development. Based on the findings, temperature and relative humidity, which vary with elevation, play a role in gall rust disease incidence. Conversely, light intensity significantly influences gall rust disease severity across elevation ranges. These findings signify the importance of elevation-related factors in disease management strategies in falcata plantations. By identifying the relationship between gall rust disease and elevation, this research provides insightful information that can be used to improve disease management strategies and create focused control measures. The results provide an in-depth understanding of gall rust disease dynamics and offer recommendations for reducing its impact.

Keywords: disease incidence, disease severity, elevation, Falcataria falcata L., gall rust

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Published

21-02-2025

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Tering, R. R. G., Tulod, A. M., Branzuela, N. E., Batiancela, M. A., Tutor, R. P., Casas, J. V., Rojo, M. J. A., & Gilbero, D. M. (2025). Gall Rust Disease Dynamics in Falcataria falcata L. Across Elevations in Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Jurnal Sylva Lestari, 13(1), 332–343. https://doi.org/10.23960/jsl.v13i1.1142

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): January

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Erratum

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Copyright (c) 2025 Rece Ruby Gera Tering, Adrian Monteroso Tulod, Nympha Ellarina Branzuela, Marvin Arroyo Batiancela, Rosalinda Palo Tutor, Jupiter Viovicente Casas, Mark Jun Atchueta Rojo, Dennis Morgia Gilbero

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