Naturally occurring fungus could help protect wheat from disease – study

Hidden wheat fungus offers hope against one of farming's biggest threats

New study finds Chaetomium globosum fungus in wheat seeds reduces Septoria tritici blotch, offering a potential alternative to chemical fungicides.

Naturally occurring fungus could help protect wheat from disease – study

Wheat producers in northern Europe are particularly vulnerable to a disease called STB, which can cut wheat yields in half during severe outbreaks.