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Study Reveals Global Spread of Blueberry Fungal Menace

1/12/2025

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A groundbreaking study from North Carolina State University uncovers the global spread of powdery mildew, a destructive fungus affecting blueberries, originating from the eastern U.S. since 2012. This menace costs the blueberry industry between $47 million and $530 million annually, but the research empowers farmers to identify strains and anticipate outbreaks, offering a glimmer of hope in the fight against this threat.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from North Carolina State University uncovers the global spread of powdery mildew, a destructive fungus affecting blueberries, originating from the eastern U.S. since 2012. This menace costs the blueberry industry between $47 million and $530 million annually, but the research empowers farmers to identify strains and anticipate outbreaks, offering a glimmer of hope in the fight against this threat.