Tag #Fusarium Graminearum

What are the immediate national security implications of a Chinese national smuggling a potentially dangerous fungus into the US?

Two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, were charged in the US with conspiracy and smuggling after attempting to introduce a toxic fungus, Fusarium graminearum, into the country. The fungus, described as a potential agroterrorism weapon, was found concealed in Liu's luggage upon arrival at Detroit airport. Liu and Jian's actions have raised serious national security concerns.