Chestnut Resurrection Top of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1624, Segment 4
Jun 18, 2021 • 19m
The American Chestnut used to be one of the most common trees in North America. Today, it's basically extinct, thanks to a fungus. State University of New York botanist William Powell has created a genetically modified version of the American Chestnut that resists the deadly fungus. (Originally aired: September 15, 2020)