ScienceFungus discovery offers hope in fight against African armyworm

Breakthrough research by South African scientist Letodi Luki Mathulwe suggests that a soil fungus could help combat the devastating African armyworm. The pest advances through crops in a march-like pattern and threatens farmers across eastern and southern Africa. Mathulwe became intrigued after hearing reports of fields filled with caterpillars covered in a mysterious white substance. The substance was identified as a naturally occurring fungus that was killing the caterpillars.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 11:00Original