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The deadly experiment that could save the American elm from disease
A Vermont-based experiment involves infecting nearly 5,300 American elms with Dutch elm disease to identify disease-tolerant survivors, aiming to restore the endangered species and its ecological benefits, including flood mitigation and biodiversity support.
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