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New knowledge and practical insights in MPI-funded research

October 11, 2019


The MPI-funded research reports have been finalised and are being published on the myrtle rust website, providing new knowledge and practical insights to help manage the disease in New Zealand. MPI Science Policy Manager Naomi Parker says the first tranche of reports to be published include surveillance and monitoring myrtle rust in New Zealand, and research into controlling the disease, including pilot trials of fungicides.