Florian Rümpler, Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena (IMAGE) Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Caption Post-graduate student Florian Rümpler from Jena University is the lead author of the publication, which explains how phytoplasmas destroy the life cycle of plants. Credit Jürgen Scheere/FSU Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.