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Shows pathogens survive on plant tissue for months, indicating a prolonged risk in fields.
remained viable for 10 months. Protozoa genetic material and mRNA, as a sign of metabolic activity, were also assessed over time. The type of plant tilled under did not make a meaningful difference. Tilling contaminated crops into soil does not quickly eliminate pathogens. Some pathogens can survive for many months, meaning risks remain in fields for longer than expected.
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