May 21, 2012

University researcher trying to revive the chesnut tree

Until the invasive fungus chestnut blight was introduced in 1900, one in every four trees in the mountainous areas of the Eastern United States was an American chestnut. Now, thanks to a group of University researchers in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, the American chestnut may be making a comeback

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University researcher trying to revive the chesnut tree

UGA researcher trying to revive the chesnut tree

Until the invasive fungus chestnut blight was introduced in 1900, one in every four trees in the mountainous areas of the Eastern United States was an American chestnut. Now, thanks to a group of University researchers in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, the American chestnut may be making a comeback. As part

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UGA researcher trying to revive the chesnut tree

UPDATE: UOG chemical ecologist and entomologist gets $33K grant

A University of Guam chemical ecologist and entomologist received a $33,000 grant to control the insidious weed Mikania micrantha.

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Probing Question: What causes trees to be diseased?

From the delicate cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C. to the towering redwoods of northern California, many towns and institutions across the nation are known and loved for their iconic trees. Count the majestic elms of Penn State's University Park campus among these beloved arboreal symbols—but if you literally count them, you'll notice there are fewer today than ever.

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UT conference educates officials, citizens about threats to trees

Thousand Cankers Disease and the Emerald Ash Borer are two threats to regional trees. They are also the subject of a three-day conference at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

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Conference in Knoxville to study new tree threats

The Associated Press The Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. A conference this week at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville will examine how to deal with two new threats to trees.

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Website developed as resource for info on deadly tree disease

Purdue University researchers have helped develop a website aimed at educating landowners and foresters about a fatal fungal disease (TCD) that is threatening valuable black walnut tree in Eastern states.

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Website developed as resource for info on deadly tree disease