Can Breeding Pest-Resistant Trees Save American Forests?

Read an article on May 14, 2025 in Science Friday.

“Pests are ravaging keystone species like ash, elm, and beech. But researchers are breeding the survivors into more resilient populations.” S. Hartley  

Lingering white, black and green ash grafted at the Coldwater Pond Nursery, Phelps, NY. Photo by Ted Hildebrant.