The Fungus Felons Destroying Our Food

The Fungus Felons Destroying Our Food

August 2, 2016

Disease fungi take their energy from the plants on which they live. They are responsible for a great deal of damage to crops and are characterized by wilting, scabs, moldy coatings, rusts, blotches and rotted tissue. Check out the crime files of our top 5 Fungus Felons:

1 – WANTED: Anthracnose AKA The Extreme Exterminator

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2 – WANTED: Coffee Rust AKA The Caffeine Fiend

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3 – WANTED: Grey Mold AKA The Toxic Intruder

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4 – WANTED: Rice Blast AKA The Virulent Villain

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5 – WANTED: Stem Rust AKA The Comeback Killer

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