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flag Two Chinese researchers are charged with smuggling a crop-threatening fungus into the U.S., risking billions in losses.

flag Two Chinese researchers, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, are charged with smuggling the destructive fungus Fusarium graminearum into the US, potentially threatening staple crops like wheat and barley and causing economic losses in the billions. flag The fungus, regulated by the USDA, can produce toxins harmful to humans and livestock. flag The researchers faced charges for conspiracy, smuggling, false statements, and visa fraud, as they did not obtain the required import permit.

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