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ARS Scientists Cryopreserve Pest-Imperiled Ash Trees

Scientists Cryopreserve Pest-Imperiled Ash Trees

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Using cryopreservation methods, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have devised a procedure for storing frozen budwood from ash trees (Fraxinus) and thawing the delicate buds for ...


As ash borer claims more trees, researcher at ISU works for species survival

As ash borer claims more trees, researcher works for species survival

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mark Widrlechner may someday be known as the modern-day Johnny Appleseed for ash trees. As the devastating insect emerald ash borer is working its way across North America destroying almost all the native ...


New York's Ash Trees Threatened by Newly Found Beetle

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

For the first time, Cornell researchers have reported the sighting of the emerald ash borer - an ash-destroying beetle - in New York state.


Ice storm tree damage offers chance to detect emerald ash borer

Ice storm tree damage offers chance to detect emerald ash borer

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created Jan 29, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Wood debris from January ice storms in Southern Indiana and Kentucky provides an opportunity for emerald ash borer detection, said one Purdue University expert.


Fighting ash borer: To spray or not to spray?

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created Aug 12, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Perhaps the only good news in the Aug. 4 announcement that emerald ash borers have been found in southeastern Wisconsin is that the invasive pest took its time getting here.