Emerald Ash Borer Threatens Trees
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Researchers make breakthrough discovery after studying genetics of trees: 'There is a need for proactive conservation'
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Researchers from Penn State University have discovered genetic variations that could protect ash trees.
The emerald ash borer has been destroying ash tree populations in North America since 2002 .
About 90% of the ash trees infected by the beetle die, and whole forests have been demolished this way as it spreads from east to west.
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