Hope For The Future: Ash Trees May Become Resistant To Dieback
In a major breakthrough in forest conservation, researchers have discovered a way to make ash trees resistant to dieback, a deadly tree disease that has been rapidly spreading across Europe. Dieback is caused by a fungus known as Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, which has already caused the destruction of millions of ash trees in the UK and other countries. The new research, published in the journal Nature, has identified a strain of ash tree that is resistant to the fungus. This strain of tree was discovered in the Czech Republic and is now being cultivated and tested in various locations across Europe. This could be a game-changer for forest conservation, as it could provide a way to protect ash trees against this devastating disease.
source: Phys.org