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A new experiment against multiflora rose, which is gradually taking over
Calhoun County, is underway in Preston County.
It seems, finally, the pesky thorny vine has a problem of its own - "rose
rosette disease."
West Virginia University entomology professor says the disease can be fatal
to multiflora. WVU Extension agent Bill Shockley is leading the project to
stimulate the disease's spread by transplanting infected plants with healthy
ones.
The experiment is expected to show some results within a year, and could
be the answer to stopping the multiflora plague.
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