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Natural selection is acting upon thousands of locations within the ash tree DNA, driving the evolution of resistance as the ...
Ash trees are firmly rooted in Britain’s history – and they are making a remarkable comeback.
An ash sapling in Marden Park wood where the study took place (Paul Figg/RBG Kew/PA) British woodlands appear to be evolving resistance to the invasive fungus causing the devastating tree disease ...
Research suggests new generation of young ash trees showing greater resistance to ash dieback fungus than adult trees.
Previous studies found apparent resistance in some ash saplings, but the new study gives in-depth genetic information that could help breeding programmes to support the natural recovery of ash trees ...
As China's first UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site listed in 1987, Taishan Mountain is home to 18,195 ancient ...
It’s time to appreciate the iconic American beech tree; it comprises nearly 40% of our northern forests, and the species ...
DNA sequencing shows young trees are more likely to have gene variants that confer partial resistance to a fungus that has ...
Ash trees are evolving resistance to a fungus which has decimated the species in recent years, a new study shows.
Research suggests new generation of young ash trees showing greater resistance to ash dieback fungus than adult trees.
Ash trees in the UK are rapidly evolving resistance in response to ash dieback disease, DNA sequencing of hundreds of trees has shown. The finding is good news, says Richard Buggs at the Royal ...