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A common grass fungus could help fight crop disease, say researchers

UK urged to consider Epichloë after successful adoption in New Zealand and US

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Scientists at the James Hutton Institute say a common grass could help crops withstand disease and weather
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Scientists at the James Hutton Institute say a common grass could help crops withstand disease and weather

A fungus hiding inside common grasses could play a major role in helping UK farmers tackle some of their toughest disease, weather and pest challenges, say researchers. Scientists at the James Hutton...

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