A deadly fungus nearly erased the American chestnut from US forests, now new genetic research could finally bring the iconic tree back

A deadly fungus nearly erased the American chestnut from US forests more than a century ago, transforming one of the region's most important trees into a rare sight. Once widespread across eastern North America, the tree provided food for wildlife and people while its durable wood was prized for construction and furniture.

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