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New hazard maps may predict rust disease in loblolly pine trees
Fusiform rust is one of the costliest diseases in the timber industry and is especially damaging to the loblolly pine ... trees bred to be resistant to fusiform rust. However, many of the previous ...
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Survivor of the slopes: Oldest whitebark pine tolerates Idaho’s harsh climate, crucial for ecosystems
The Western Pine may be Idaho’s state tree – but another type of pine tree is notable for its age and resilience in Idaho’s ...