A cutting-edge study reveals the biochemical defense system of the wild lily, Lilium regale, which demonstrates remarkable resistance against Fusarium wilt—a major threat to the floriculture industry.

For many gardeners, the more spectacular a lily the better: the 8-inch-wide white blooms of Casa Blanca, for example, or 6-inch-long trumpets of Lilium Regale. But not all gardeners lean toward the ...