Monday, September 16, 2013

Crop Pests Spreading North with Global Warming

Tubers with the late blight pathogen Phytophthora infestans. (Image: USDA)
Crop pests and diseases are moving towards the poles at about the same speed as warmer temperatures.  The finding suggests that climate change is driving their relocation, and raises major concerns about food security.

Crop Pests Spreading North with Global Warming
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