Planting exotic species related to native species reduces rather than enhances the resilience of forests to pathogens.” Dr Peter Hoebe Scotland’s Rural College While introducing exotic species to Scotland can sound very appealing, there are distinct risks involved. In many cases, needle blight itself doesn’t necessarily kill the trees, but the loss of needles affects the growth of mainly young pines. “This extensive study involved collecting hundreds of needles from forests around Scotland. Having found that the widespread planting of Corsican Pine and Lodgepole Pine can place native species at greater risk of disease, they have said that the removal of exotic species from the vicinity of Caledonian pine populations and the restriction of movement of planting material are necessary to minimise its impact. This disease is responsible for the current outbreak of Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) in native Caledonian Scots pine populations, as well as other species. The scientists studied genes in fungi attacking pine needles from a number of locations, including forests around Aviemore, to determine the diversity and spread of the fungus Dothistroma septosporum. Plant researcher Peter Hoebe (SRUC) and Honorary Fellow Richard Ennos (University of Edinburgh) have found the widespread planting of exotic species in dense forests has introduced new races of fungi and raised the threat posed to native Scots pine. Scientists from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the University of Edinburgh have completed an in-depth study to show how increased numbers of Corsican Pine from Europe and Lodgepole Pine from North America are heightening the risk of disease when planted next to native Scottish Pine species. Blight on Scottish forests - Overseas pine threat to native species.Solving a century-old mystery in cell division.Complex tools help crows hunt more quickly.Breeding quirks of head lice offer insight into effective treatments.Professor Francisca Mutapi awarded Chancellor’s Award for Impact.Lab-grown eggs could pave way towards new fertility treatments.New Lectureships in Biological Sciences.Meal times may be key to managing malaria, parasite study shows.Physical disability boosts parenting effort, beetles study shows.Navigating the world’s oceans by tapping into bacterial swimming strategies.Warming seas could put at-risk seabirds out of sync with prey.Therapeutic worms for inflammatory disorders? Perhaps there is a more palatable option.Professor Susan Rosser awarded Royal Academy of Engineering’s Chair in Emerging Technologies.Under-fives should be priority for snail fever therapy, study finds.Gene study highlights threat of ash dieback.Warmer springs reduce food for forest birds.Malaria study reveals gene variants linked to disease.Hungry parasites: when hosts eat, their parasites do too.Young Frankenstein – cautionary tale or valuable lesson.Professor Keith Matthews elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.iGEM Overgrad Team – Turning whisky by-products into bioplastics.Two-step process underpins upkeep of key protein in cell division.Professor Jean Beggs receives RNA Society 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award.HIV study reveals new group of men at risk of infection.One switch to control them all – unravelling seasonality in plants.Inbred animals face greater threat from changes to environment.Sir Adrian Peter Bird and Professor William Hill honoured by the Royal Society.Sharing parenting leads to healthier young, beetle study finds. Lupus discovery could help manage disease in African patients.Outdoor study lends insight into flower timing.Fertility pioneer receives international award.Dandelion seeds reveal newly discovered form of natural flight.Renowned scientist Professor Aubrey Manning dies.Cancer drug insight could lead to new therapies.Gene find could pave way for disease-resistant crops.Disrupting parasites’ family planning could aid malaria fight.Dr Julie Welburn receives EMBO Young Investigator Award.Gene study boosts bid to keep British bees safe from disease.Decoding sleeping sickness signals could aid quest for treatments.Career Coaching in Science Video - Sharing what works in academia.Insight into cause of rare disorder may aid quest for treatments.Stem cell tool to repair joints offers hope to osteoarthritis patients.Improved stem cell approach could aid fight against Parkinson’s.School Success in Student Experience Grants.
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