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Scientists discover why a 100-year-old mushroom disease won't go away

Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret behind a mushroom disease that has frustrated growers for more than a century: It involves more than 17…

According to ScienceDaily, scientists have uncovered a surprising secret behind a mushroom disease that has frustrated growers for more than a century: It involves more than 17 species of harmful bacteria, not just one.

The discovery could explain why treatments have struggled to stop the disease and open the door to more effective, eco-friendly solutions.

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