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Beetles Carry Fungi Threats to NZ Forests | Auckland News
Beetles are unwitting biosecurity couriers, carrying fungal hitchhikers across New Zealand that could devastate forests and orchards. Scientists funded by Better Border Biosecurity and Zespri are racing to map these microscopic threats—some harmless, others deadly—to prevent outbreaks like those seen overseas. These beetles act as tiny taxis for fungi that can cripple trees by blocking nutrients, weakening defenses, or accelerating disease. With climate shifts and new beetle arrivals on the horizon, this research is vital for protecting native bush, urban trees, and commercial forestry. If…
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