Fusarium graminearum: The Smuggled Fungus and U.S. Biosecurity Concerns
TL;DR
Two Chinese nationals were arrested for allegedly smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a plant pathogen, into the U.S., but experts say it poses a lower threat than other pathogens and is already present in the U.S., with existing monitoring and management strategies in place.
Topics:nationscience#agroterrorism#biological-pathogen#fusarium-graminearum#plant-disease#science#smuggling
- What to know about Fusarium graminearum, the biological pathogen allegedly smuggled into the US ABC News
- What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus 2 Chinese researchers are charged with smuggling into the US? CNN
- What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus US authorities say was smuggled in from China? AP News
- Fungus in "agroterrorism" arrest already widely prevalent in U.S., researcher says CBS News
- Chinese official claims no knowledge of fungus situation, says China requires citizens ‘abide by local laws’ Fox News
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