Read more stem rust stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/41448/stem-rust.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorSat, 26 May 2012 03:24:08 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61830/fungus-poised-to-kill-off-worlds-wheat.htmlKatherine Thompson<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=218118&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110331222443' border='0' />A rust-colored fungus could destroy 80% of the world's wheat crops in a few years unless scientists counter it with genetically resistant strains, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Ug99 fungus—an ancient wheat-killer that rose up again in Africa 10 years ago—is already threatening 19% of the world's...The world's leading crop scientists have warned that a deadly airborne fungus Ug99 could devastate wheat harvests in countries including India and lead to famines and civil unrest.http://www.newser.com/story/61830/fungus-poised-to-kill-off-worlds-wheat.htmlSun, 14 Jun 2009 18:02:29 CDT