Good news in plant pathology: at least 9 helpful fungal species may contain the spread of myrtle rust, a new and devastating fungal disease of Australian eucalypts. Article links to open access paper. https://theconversation.com/good-fungus-may-one-day-help-save-plants-from-bad-fungus-like-deadly-myrtle-rust-disease-269819 #science #ecology #australia #openAccess #botany #biology

Good fungus may one day help save plants from bad fungus like deadly myrtle rust disease
Farmers and nursery managers often use fungicide is to tackle plant rust disease, but we need to find ways to decrease our reliance on fungicide treatment.
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