American beech trees may carry genetic resistance to deadly leaf disease

InsectNews newsroom brief · 1h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

A study led by scientists at the Holden Arboretum has found evidence that beech leaf disease (BLD) symptom development is genetically controlled, providing the first evidence that some American beech trees may have genetic resistance. This finding supports further investigation a

A study led by scientists at the Holden Arboretum has found evidence that beech leaf disease (BLD) symptom development is genetically controlled, providing the first evidence that some American beech trees may have genetic resistance. This finding supports further investigation a This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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