Deciduous
Plane trees ravaged by killer fungus
A deadly fungus targeting plane trees has reached epidemic proportions in Greece. So far, more than 52,000 plane trees have died, and there is a risk that most of these deciduous trees will be lost.
Scientists stress the need to observe very strict protection measures, as Ceratocystis platani (C. platani) is highly contagious and kills the trees it infects within a few years.
- Read more about Plane trees ravaged by killer fungus
- Log in to post comments
VIDEO: Turkish designer creates interactive dress with dropping leaves
Fashion design graduate Birce Özkan's 'The Fall' dress loses its fabric panels over time, like a deciduous tree shedding its leaves, architecture and design magazine dezeen.com reported on June 3.