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American beech trees may carry genetic resistance to deadly leaf disease

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What happened

A study led by scientists at the Holden Arboretum has found evidence that beech leaf disease (BLD) symptom development is genetically controlled, providing the first evidence that some American beech trees may have genetic resistance.

Key facts

  • A study led by scientists at the Holden Arboretum has found evidence that beech leaf disease (BLD) symptom development is genetically controlled, providing the first evidence that some American beech trees may have genetic resistance.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:20:06 UTC.

Why it matters

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