Chestnut blight: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article title updated for style. | Oct 31, 2026 | ||
| Invalidated site: USDA Forest Service - Chestnut Blight. | Feb 08, 2018 | ||
| Mentioned the economic and ecological impacts of the disease and experimental attempts at restoration. | Dec 15, 2017 | ||
| The name of the fungus that causes chestnut blight has been changed from Endothia parasitica to Cryphonectria parasitica. | Feb 16, 2010 | ||
| Taxonomy updated. | May 01, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: USDA Forest Service - Chestnut Blight. | Oct 25, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: The American Phytopathological Society - Chestnut Blight Disease. | Oct 25, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: National Park Service - Chestnut Blight and the Good Virus. | Aug 30, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: Forest Pests - Chestnut Blight. | Aug 30, 2007 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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