How do wildfires help control plant disease?

Wildfires can reduce populations of fungi and insects that spread or contribute to plant disease. They do not selectively target plants that are likely to spread disease, and thinning underbrush generally does not lead to plant disease, so “All of the above” is not correct. The best answer is “Wildfires help control populations of fungi and insects that can lead to plant disease.”

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