In the tranquil woods of Connecticut, a quiet menace has been steadily encroaching on the majestic Beech trees—Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). First identified in 2012, this enigmatic ailment, primarily caused by the foliar nematode Litylenchus crenatae mccannii (LCM), has spread across multiple states and into Canada. As we delve into the intricacies of BLD, we…
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