Scientists are working to slow the spread of a fungal disease that has already wiped out many Australian plants.

Myrtle rust attacks growing leaves, flowers, and the fruit of certain hosts.

The University of Queensland has developed an environmentally-friendly spray which induces RNA interference - a natural way to shutdown protein transmission.

Rural Editor Sophie Clarke caught up with molecular plant biologist Dr Anne Sawyer to hear how the spray works.

Scientists are working to slow the spread of a fungal disease that has already wiped out many Australian plants.
Myrtle rust attacks growing leaves, flowers, and the fruit of certain hosts.
The University of Queensland has developed an environmentally-friendly spray which induces RNA interference - a natural way to shutdown protein transmission.
Rural Editor Sophie Clarke caught up with molecular plant biologist Dr Anne Sawyer to hear how the spray works.

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