Word: elms
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Elm trees in the Yard and across Harvard have been dropping like, well, trees. Dutch Elm disease is wreaking havoc on the University's arboreal population...
...group of University officials is researching disease-resistant tree species, searching for a plan to replace the Yard's dwindling American elm tree population...
According to Del Tredici, every American elm on Harvard's property--about 65 trees in all--will eventually die from Dutch Elm disease. The ailment has forced the University to cut down many trees already, most recently two in front of Holworthy Hall...
...Elm Research Institute of Harrisville, N.H.has already sold the University 150 Liberty elms,some of which may occupy empty spaces left byfallen American elms, according to Yvonne A.Spalthofs, the institute's assistant director...
According to Spalthofs, the Liberty elms in 80percent resistant to Dutch Elm disease...