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Field trials in Australia

In early field trials, scientists used a spray to deliver RNAi treatment to plants to prevent infection of myrtle rust.

Photo by Megan Pope for QAAFI.

Rights: Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

Published: 23 July 2023,Updated: 23 July 2023Size: 10.6 MB

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