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Virtual museum of Canada
Environmental Challenges : Pests


Disease-causing fungi, viruses and bacteria can attack almost all the varieties of plants grown in Manitoba.

For example, leaf spot disease can cause a loss in yield of over 10%; that may represent a financial loss of several million dollars for producers. Researchers are working to identify genetic sources of resistance so as to produce better plant varieties.
















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