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Gene-Edited Cotton Offers Resistance Against Reniform Nematode |
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A new study shows that gene-edited upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) significantly improved its resistance to the reniform nematode. The researchers from Clemson University, A&L Scientific Editing Inc., and Cotton Incorporated targeted the MLO3 gene using CRISPR-Cas9 to determine its role in protecting cotton from one of the crop's most damaging pests.
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Gene Editing Makes Crops 'Indigestible' to Pests |
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An international research review highlights the potential of gene editing to naturally protect major agricultural crops such as corn, beans, and peas, by enhancing their inherent defenses against starch-consuming insects. The study focuses on alpha-amylase inhibitor proteins (AIPs), which are naturally present in the seeds of wild plants. These proteins work by making the starch in the seeds indigestible to common pests, such as weevils, beetles, and woodworms, hindering their growth and reproduction in fields and storage.
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Ecuador Turns to Gene Editing to Combat Devastating Banana Fungus |
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Ecuadorian scientists are pioneering a biotechnological solution to fight Fusarium wilt, one of the world's most destructive plant diseases that poses a persistent threat to the global banana industry. As the world's largest banana exporter, Ecuador is directly in the path of the aggressive Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) variant of the fungus, which colonizes banana roots, cuts off the supply of water and nutrients, and eventually kills the plant. Because Foc TR4 can persist in soil for decades, traditional methods like fungicides and quarantine have proven ineffective.
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