A fungus is threatening the world’s food supply. Scientists just found a new defense

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Scientists have discovered a potential new weapon against a devastating fungus that threatens rice, wheat, and barley worldwide. By engineering a special type of plant immune receptor, researchers created defenses capable of recognizing multiple fungal threats at once. The breakt

Scientists have discovered a potential new weapon against a devastating fungus that threatens rice, wheat, and barley worldwide. By engineering a special type of plant immune receptor, researchers created defenses capable of recognizing multiple fungal threats at once. The breakt This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking engineering. Reported by sciencedaily.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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