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Pines and black currants both grow here in (Northern) Europe. How come the fungus isn't a problem here?
by vjk800 3y ago
Pines and black currants both grow here in (Northern) Europe. How come the fungus isn't a problem here?
- bstpierre 3y ago> Some varieties of European and Asian pines have this innate resistance because they evolved alongside the fungus. However, American trees met this threat too late to develop a workable defense.
- happymellon 3y agoAs the article states, European pine has a natural resistance.
- pmx 3y agoThis is covered in the article. European pines evolved alongside the fungus so they have a natural resistance to it.