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  "id": 7956437,
  "title": "The Cretan Carob Virome",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/the-cretan-carob-virome",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "bioRxiv",
    "slug": "biorxiv",
    "url": "https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.09.15.751538v1?rss=1"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) is an important yet often underestimated Mediterranean tree species. Historically used as a sweetener by ancient Greeks and Arabs, it also supported populations during periods of famine. Beyond its cultural value, carob exhibits notable agronomic traits, including drought and temperature tolerance, soil erosion prevention, and potential contributions to rural…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}