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University of Queensland scientists Rebecca Degnan, Anne Sawyer and Louise Shuey have developed an environmentally friendly RNA-based spray to help combat myrtle rust, which has wiped out many Australian plants.

Biologist Maria Schreider explained to SBS Russian why invasive species pose a severe risk to the Australian environment and what can be done on an everyday basis to prevent them from spreading.

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Biologist Maria Schreider explained to SBS Russian why invasive species pose a severe risk to the Australian environment and what can be done on an everyday basis to prevent them from spreading.

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