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Fusarium Graminearum: The Fungus Allegedly Smuggled by Chinese Researchers—and Its Risks
A fungus called Fusarium graminearum has made headlines after two Chinese researchers were charged by the FBI for allegedly smuggling it into the United States as a potential agroterrorism agent.
But what exactly is this fungus—and what risks does it pose to U.S. agriculture and public health?
A Common Cause of Crop Disease
F. graminearum is a concerning fungus, as it can contribute to billions of dollars in agricultural losses, Gary Bergstrom, professor emeritus at Cornell University specializing in plant pathology, told The Epoch Times.
