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Fears Lessen Over Invasive Fungi Threat by ALIEF SELLA is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Ōhiʻa is the most abundant native tree in Hawaii, known for its red flowers and ability to survive lava flows. Four years ago, an invasive fungus began killing Ōhiʻa trees on Hawaii island and has since spread to 800 square kilometers. Recent surveys found about 75,000 acres of Ōhiʻa forest show symptoms of Rapid Ōhiʻa Death disease. Researchers identified two fungi responsible - Ceratocystis lukuohia from Latin America that kills trees quickly, and Ceratocystis huliohia from Asia and Australia that causes

Author

ALIEF SELLA

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EN