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The causal agent of tar spot is emerging in the United States

Tar spot is a fungal disease complex of corn that has limited yields in Central and South America for nearly 50 years. Phytobiomes Journal uses next-generation sequencing to identify fungal communities within the tar spot complex in Michigan.

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New survey confirms muscadine grapes are affected by parasitic nematodes

Muscadines are also known for being hearty grapes, with tough skin that protects them from many fungal diseases. However, new Plant Health Progress research reveals that these grapes are affected by nematodes.

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