Future work on Phytophthora and
biodiversity
The potentially devastating impacts of Phytophthora on
biodiversity makes further work of very high importance. The
over-riding priority is to find ways in which to control the spread
of infections on bilberry, and potentially other native plant
species. Combining epidemiological research with biodiversity
information may make it possible to model priority areas for
control measures. Further work is also necessary to
understand better the likely impacts on ecosystem services, and the
impacts of Phytophthora in Europe. Some of this work
is now being taken forward under contract.
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