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Stem rust, Puccinia, wheat, Triticum aestivum
Stem rust, Puccinia, wheat, Triticum aestivum - By Franz Bauer. Paper, watercolour, signed. London, Natural History Museum, Library and Archives, Unfinished Drawings of Plants, vol. 6, no. 77
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Aestivum Bauer Drawings Franz Internal Rust Signed Stem Triticum Unfinished Wheat Pathogen Puccinia
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This exquisite watercolor painting, titled "Stem rust, Puccinia, wheat, Triticum aestivum," is an unfinished masterpiece by the renowned botanical artist Franz Bauer. Created on paper using watercolor and signed by the artist, this illustration is a captivating representation of the internal structure and anatomy of stem rust, a destructive plant pathogen that affects the economically important cereal crop, wheat (Triticum aestivum). The painting portrays the intricate details of the stem of a wheat plant infected with Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici, the causative agent of stem rust. The pathogen is depicted in various stages of development, from the formation of urediospores on the upper surface of the leaf to the teliospores on the lower surface. The interplay of colors and shading in the painting beautifully illustrates the complex internal structure of the stem, revealing the intricate network of vessels and cells that are disrupted by the invasive fungus. Bauer's artistic skill is evident in the delicate rendering of the plant tissue and the precise depiction of the fungal structures. The unfinished nature of the painting adds to its allure, allowing the viewer to imagine how the artist might have completed the work. This illustration is a testament to Bauer's mastery of botanical art and his ability to capture the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The Natural History Museum in London houses a vast collection of Bauer's unfinished drawings of plants, including this remarkable painting of stem rust on wheat. This illustration offers a unique glimpse into the world of plant pathology and the intricate relationship between plants and their pathogens.
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