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There are wild apple orchards across France, including on the Saclay plateau south of Paris.

‘Noah’s arks’ for fruit trees: How conservation orchards preserve and boost biodiversity

Faced with the collapse of biodiversity, there is an urgent need to protect the genetic diversity of species. But to preserve fruit trees, seed banks are not enough.
Woolly apple aphids are destructive pests, threatening South Africa’s apple-growing industry. Westend61/Getty Images

Fungi to the rescue: South African scientists use innovative approach to protect apple trees

Six fungi species were tested and three were found fast and effective at infecting and destroying woolly apple aphids.

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