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By AP
EAST LANSING, MI – State officials say two exotic diseases that attack blueberry plants have been identified in Michigan for the first time.
Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto said Monday in a statement that blueberry shock and blueberry scorch could cause significant losses to producers but are not threats to food safety or human health.
Blueberry shock was identified at a Michigan State University research station in Fennville and blueberry scorch virus was discovered at a west Michigan farm.
Government and university officials are working to eradicate the diseases but say neither has any known cure.
Michigan is the nation s leader in blueberry production, with 110 million pounds of berries valued at $124 million reported last year.