The Rising Threat of Fungal Infections to Global Food Security
Fungal infections are a growing threat to global food security, with the number of fungal diseases in crops and other plants increasing rapidly. This is according to a new study published in the journal Science, which warns that the world is facing an “alarming” rise in fungal infections that are taking a deadly toll on food crops. The study found that fungal diseases have increased more than 50 percent since 1980, with more than 400 known species of fungal pathogens now attacking key food crops. The authors of the study warn that this increase in fungal diseases has the potential to cause major disruptions to the global food supply.
source: Phys.org