https://phys.org/news/2018-06-scientists-refine-profile-fungal-tree.html

The 'ōhi'a tree, Metrosideros polymorpha, is a keystone species of native Hawaiian forests that plays a critical ecological role. In addition to maintaining watershed health and groundwater quality, the 'ōhi'a provides habitat for rare and endangered birds and insects. Its presence also is deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture, notes Lisa Keith, a plant pathologist with ARS's Daniel K. Inouye U.S. Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center in Hilo, Hawaii.

Along with Federal, state and other cooperators, Keith coordinates pathology research in Hilo to contain and manage the disease.