This document discusses red rust, an algal disease affecting horticultural crops like mango, guava, and tea. It is caused by the algae Cephaleuros virescens, C. mycoides, or C. parasiticus. Symptoms include green to orange spots on leaves and stems that can cause dieback. The disease spreads through airborne spores and favors humid conditions in stressed or poorly drained plants. Management strategies include sanitation, pruning to improve air circulation, controlling weeds and plant stress, selecting resistant varieties, and applying fungicides according to label directions.