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Ash genome reveals fungus resistance
Scientists have sequenced the genome of a type of ash tree with resistance to the deadly fungal disease sweeping the UK.
The development could be the starting point for breeding a strain of ash to replace thousands expected to succumb to ash die-back in the next few years.
Ash die-back is now established and spreading within Britain
Researchers are hoping that genetics might yield the knowledge to fight back.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22913111
OpenAshDieBack http://oadb.tsl.ac.uk/
