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Virus that combats potato blight named after Cork

A new group of helpful viruses which tackle the diseases which blight potato crops have been named Cork.

Virus that combats potato blight named after Cork

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020 - 06:30

Eoin English

Researcher Colin Buttimer, discovered the new subgroup of virus, which have been named Corkvirinae. pictured is Prof Aidan Coffey and former CIT PhD student Colin Buttimer.

A new group of helpful viruses which tackle the diseases which blight potato crops have been named Cork.

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