Dutch elm disease ravaged Canadian cities. Can we help trees protect themselves?

Scientists in Vermont are conducting an experiment by intentionally spreading Dutch elm disease to thousands of trees to test if newer elm generations can develop resistance to the devastating plague that has been wiping out elm populations in the U.S. and Canada for decades. This initiative is crucial as it aims to find a solution to save the elm trees, which play a vital role in urban environments for their aesthetic and ecological benefits. The implications of this research could lead to the development of disease-resistant elms, offering hope for the restoration of these important trees in cities across North America.