Understanding red needle cast in NZ forests (BDIS)

scigest - Plant & Food Research podcast by New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited

Jul 20, 2026Science & Medicine

Red needle cast is one of the most significant diseases affecting New Zealand's radiata pine forests. In this episode of Scigest, scientist and host Darryl Herron sits down with forest pathologist Emily McLay to discuss...

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