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The disease that decimated American elms could help bring them back
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Amanda Swinhart And Patrick Whittle, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A research ecologist is leading this effort. Scientists are working to restore American elms by using the disease that has harmed them.
Scientists are working to restore American elms by using the disease that has harmed them. A research ecologist is leading this effort. The goal is to grow trees that can tolerate the disease.
Young elm trees were injected with disease spores to test their resistance. The trees that survive will be used in a breeding program.
These trees will eventually be used in various settings, including forests and backyards, to increase the number of disease-tolerant elms. Further details about this project are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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