Novel insect vectors and host trees harbor Dutch elm disease

Monday, March 11, 2019 - 09:50 in Biology & Nature

Researchers from the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and the University of Krakow have revealed novel and unexpected insect vectors and host trees for the Dutch elm disease, a deadly and devastating fungal disease of elm trees. Global trade and climate change enhance the risk of new exotic insect and fungi introductions.

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