Emerald ash borers are beetles whose larvae eat the leaves of ash trees. Without treatment of the trees, the beetles usually kill all ash trees in an area within 10 years. Which of the following events would provide the best possible avenue for saving the ash trees?

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The discovery and breeding of ash trees with a gene that prevents emerald ash borer feeding directly addresses the issue at its source by making the trees naturally resistant to the beetles, offering a sustainable and potentially long-term solution without the need for continuous chemical treatments.

Emerald Ash Borers Are Beetles Whose Larvae Eat the Leaves