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Briefing: Genomic test could help stop destructive Asian spongy moth in its tracks
Strategic angle: Invasive species cost Canada billions of dollars each year. A new genomic test developed by UBC researchers can trace the Asian spongy moth back to its source.
editorial-staff
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Updated 18 days ago
The invasive Asian spongy moth poses a substantial risk to North America's forests, costing Canada billions annually due to its destructive nature.
A research team from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has created a genomic test that can identify the origin of this invasive species.
This development could enhance monitoring and management strategies, potentially reducing the ecological and economic impacts associated with the moth's spread.