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Scientists Cryopreserve Pest-Imperiled Ash Trees

(PhysOrg.com) -- Using cryopreservation methods, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have devised a procedure for storing frozen budwood from ash trees (Fraxinus) and thawing the delicate buds for ...

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Invasive bugs cause tremendous damage in Maryland

Two invasive insects from Asia are poised to cause millions of dollars in destruction in Maryland and throughout the United States. Although no definitive methods exist to stop them just yet, University of ...

Biology / Ecology

created Jul 29, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Ice storm tree damage offers chance to detect emerald ash borer

(PhysOrg.com) -- Wood debris from January ice storms in Southern Indiana and Kentucky provides an opportunity for emerald ash borer detection, said one Purdue University expert.

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created Jan 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

As ash borer claims more trees, researcher works for species survival

Mark Widrlechner may someday be known as the modern-day Johnny Appleseed for ash trees. As the devastating insect emerald ash borer is working its way across North America destroying almost all the native ...

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 10, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0