Newly discovered fungus could help control invasive moss threatening UK habitats
By
Georgina Rannard
Good intentions, undercooked execution. The bake is missing.
Summary
A newly discovered killer fungus species shows promise for controlling the invasive heath-star moss that threatens UK native habitats like temperate rainforests and peatlands. The fungus specifically targets this non-native plant, raising hopes for restoring some of Britain's most precious ecosystems.
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They are the backbone of our most precious habitats like rare temperature rainforests and peatlands that store carbon.
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