SCOTLAND is playing smart and tough in the war against disease of plants, with the launch of a new 'centre of excellence' to help meet the challenges of current and potential threats.

This joined up approach is expected to offer real benefits to farmers and foresters, in bringing together a range of expertise and model forecasting. It should be able to deliver real benefit in coping with current and any future threat that disease may pose to crops.

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