Summary:
- A devastating fungus called mummy berry disease is rapidly spreading across the globe, threatening the global blueberry industry.
- The fungus infects blueberry plants, causing them to produce shriveled, mummified berries that can no longer be harvested, leading to significant crop losses.
- Researchers are working to develop new strategies to combat the spread of this fungus, including breeding blueberry varieties with greater resistance and exploring biological control methods.