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Under mushroom caps, 17-plus bacterial species help drive stubborn blotch disease

A University of Florida study has made a key discovery in understanding a disease that for over a century has plagued the white button mushroom—a nutrient-dense vegetable that is valued for its versatility and health benefits. The study is published in the journal Microbiological Research.

Under mushroom caps, 17-plus bacterial species help drive stubborn blotch disease
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A University of Florida study has made a key discovery in understanding a disease that for over a century has plagued the white button mushroom—a nutrient-dense vegetable that is valued for its versatility and health benefits. The study is published in the journal Microbiological Research.

Originally published at Phys.org

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