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Scientists identify strain of blight responsible for potato famine

Scientists identify strain of blight responsible for potato famine

Scientists have identified a unique strain of blight which they believe triggered Ireland's potato famine in the mid-19th century.

Tue, 21 May, 2013

Detected blight strain linked to Great Famine

Scientists have named a unique strain of blight which they believe triggered the Irish potato famine as HERB-1.

Tue, 21 May, 2013