Ash fungus genetic code unravelled
UK scientists have unravelled the genetic code of the ash dieback fungus.
The DNA "recipe" contains clues to how the pathogen attacks ash trees and possibly, in the long term, how to stop the epidemic, say genetic researchers.
The data has been released on the web to enable international experts to study the problem of dieback, which is attacking forests across Europe.
Chalara fraxinea has the potential to devastate the UK's population of 80 million ash trees.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21433466
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