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Oregon State's New Breeder Tackles Hazelnut Disease Challenge

2/1/2025

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Gaurab Bhattarai steps into the role of hazelnut breeder at Oregon State University, facing the daunting challenge of a mutant strain of Eastern Filbert Blight. With a treasure trove of genetic resources from retiring breeder Shawn Mehlenbacher, Bhattarai is poised to innovate, striving to create resilient hazelnut varieties that meet high commercial standards.

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Story summary

Gaurab Bhattarai steps into the role of hazelnut breeder at Oregon State University, facing the daunting challenge of a mutant strain of Eastern Filbert Blight. With a treasure trove of genetic resources from retiring breeder Shawn Mehlenbacher, Bhattarai is poised to innovate, striving to create resilient hazelnut varieties that meet high commercial standards.