A plant's place in history can predict susceptibility to pathogens

Found around the world, powdery mildew is a fungal disease especially harmful to plants within the sunflower family. Like most invasive pathogens, powdery mildew is understudied and learning how it affects hosts can help growers make more informed decisions and protect their crops.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210308165234.htm