Virginia Tech: Experimental Enzyme Shows Promise Against Fire Blight Disease
August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Experimental enzyme shows promise against fire blight disease
The study marks the first major research milestone in a national effort to develop new tools that help growers combat one of the most damaging diseases of apples and pears.
By Marya Barlow
An experimental enzyme significantly reduced fire blight in apple orchard field trials, offeri . . .
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Experimental enzyme shows promise against fire blight disease
The study marks the first major research milestone in a national effort to develop new tools that help growers combat one of the most damaging diseases of apples and pears.
By Marya Barlow
An experimental enzyme significantly reduced fire blight in apple orchard field trials, offeri . . .