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Scientists identify new Fusarium species behind wheat disease outbreak in Ethiopia

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a destructive disease of wheat that can reduce grain yields and contaminate grain with toxins harmful to humans and livestock. The disease threatens wheat production worldwide and poses ongoing challenges for growers, grain handlers, and food safety systems.

Scientists identify new Fusarium species behind wheat disease outbreak in Ethiopia
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Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a destructive disease of wheat that can reduce grain yields and contaminate grain with toxins harmful to humans and livestock. The disease threatens wheat production worldwide and poses ongoing challenges for growers, grain handlers, and food safety systems.

Originally published at Phys.org

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