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Fungus Discovery Fights Armyworms in Africa

Updated 2026-08-12 11:10 UTC 1 source Positive

South African scientist Letodi Luki Mathulwe has discovered a soil fungus that could combat the devastating armyworm pest, offering hope to farmers across the continent.

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The Guardian
South African scientist’s breakthrough research shows soil fungus could be used in fight against devastating crop pestHearing about fields full of dead caterpillars enveloped in a mysterious white substance intrigued the South African scientist Letodi Luki Mathulwe. Something was killing o
2026-08-12 11:00 UTC
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