RickRussellTX writes “The UN reports that a variety of the rust fungus originally detected in Uganda in 1999 has already spread as far north as Iran, threatening wheat production across its range. The fungus infects wheat stems and affects 80% of wheat varieties, putting crops at risk and threatening the food sources for billions of people across central Asia. Even though scientists believe they can develop resistant hybrids, the fungus is moving much faster than anticipated and resistant hybrids might still be years away. Meanwhile, national governments in the path of the fungus are telling folks that there’s nothing to worry about.”
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