Fungus Found That Attacks Tree-of-heaven

A fungus, Verticillium nonalfalfae, found in a Pennsylvania forest attacks tree-of-heaven, Ailanthus altissima. Researchers are conducting studies to determine its effectiveness in controlling the populations of the invasive tree-of -heaven.

• Read an article on the topic in Penn State News written by Matt Swayne

Image by Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org

Image by Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org