Juniper Mold Threatens World Supplies Of Gin

Popular Science ^ | 6-25-2013

[markomalley]

A fungus-like pathogen, first discovered just five years ago, now is wreaking havoc on juniper trees in the U.K.

This is the first time that this mold, called Phytophthora austrocedrae, has ever been seen in Europe. It threatens a tree that's native to the U.K. and important to ecosystems there. Junipers are known for the berries, which give gin that piney flavor. Most gin companies don't get their juniper berries from the U.K. nowadays, ABC News reports, but the infection may cross onto mainland Europe.

[SnuffaBolshevik]

No!.....NOOOO!!!!!

[SWAMPSNIPER]

Moldy raisins could account for it!

[DuncanWaring]

I’ve got some mulberry trees in the back yard that exploded with fruit this year.

[cripplecreek]

One down the street from me is the same way. Good year for raspberries this year too.

[Arrowhead1952]

Ship that mold to the Texas hill country.

[basil]

If they ship if here, you can have my portion—LOL! I’m such a t-totaler...can’t stand the taste of anything alcoholic.

[Arrowhead1952]

Read the article again. This mold kills juniper/cedar trees.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks markomalley.

[bigheadfred]

My first thought.