A fungus called Fusarium graminearum has made headlines after two Chinese researchers were charged by the FBI with allegedly smuggling it into the United States as a potential agroterrorism agent.
But what exactly is this fungus—and what risks does it pose to U.S. agriculture and public health?
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F. graminearum is a concerning fungus, as it can contribute to billions of dollars in agricultural losses, Gary Bergstrom, professor emeritus at Cornell University specializing in plant pathology, told The Epoch Times.
Marina Zhang
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Marina Zhang is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Marina holds a bachelor's degree in biomedicine from the University of Melbourne. Contact her at [email protected].
