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Ufra disease has broken out in the Ayeyarwady region of Myanmar. The partial emergence and distorted panicles are due to nematode infection.

Ufra disease has broken out in the Ayeyarwady region of Myanmar. The partial emergence and distorted panicles are due to nematode infection.

Here’s a taste of some of the latest stories about plant health, including the insect-resistant maize that could increase yields and decrease pesticide use in Mexico, nematodes that are threatening rice in the Ayeyarwady Region of Myanmar and a study into how salt-loving plants could contribute to sustainable global food production.

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