How climate change reshuffles forest diseases, and new DNA tests help track them
A new systematic review synthesizes research from 2018 to 2026 on fungal, oomycete, nematode, and viral threats to forest health. It reports that climate change and global trade are shifting where pathogens can spread, while improved DNA-based surveillance tools are still not fully translated into integrated forest management. The review also flags gaps, including limited viral disease research and weak coverage of tropical forest systems.
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