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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

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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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