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Native fungi from almond orchards show promise as sustainable defenders against a devastating crop disease

Researchers found that naturally occurring fungi on and within almond trees can strongly suppress Colletotrichum godetiae, the primary cause of almond anthracnose in the Mediterranean Basin. Several species of Trichoderma and Neurospora intermedia proved effective in suppressing pathogen growth and reducing spore production.

SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 27, 2026