Global Blueberry Crisis: Devastating Fungus Rapidly Spreading Across the Globe

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the global spread of a fungus that causes powdery mildew in blueberry plants—a disease that lowers crop yields and increases reliance on fungicides. These findings could help blueberry growers better predict, monitor, and manage the spread of powdery mildew.

The research reveals that over the past 12 years, the fungus Erysiphe vaccinii has expanded from its original range in the eastern United States to several continents.