Tiny pest, big problem: Auburn researchers take on tomato virus outbreak
June 29, 2026
June 29, 2026
AUBURN, Alabama, June 29 -- Auburn University posted the following news:
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Tiny pest, big problem: Auburn researchers take on tomato virus outbreak
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When carefully inspecting produce, many consumers look for physical imperfections like blemishes, bruises or other visible damage. Meanwhile, horticultural researchers focus on what shoppers can't see -pests beneath the surface that pack a serious punch: thrips.
In 2020, a m . . .
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Tiny pest, big problem: Auburn researchers take on tomato virus outbreak
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When carefully inspecting produce, many consumers look for physical imperfections like blemishes, bruises or other visible damage. Meanwhile, horticultural researchers focus on what shoppers can't see -pests beneath the surface that pack a serious punch: thrips.
In 2020, a m . . .