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Experts Develop Grapefruit Without the Bitterness |
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“Kids usually don't like grapefruit because it's too bitter for them,” says Dr. Nir Carmi from Volcani Center in Rishon LeZion, Israel. Dr. Carmi and team edited a gene that led to a reduction in the bitter-tasting chemicals in grapefruit.
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USDA Opens Public Comment on Genetically Engineered Apple T1190 |
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On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a 60-day public comment period on a petition to deregulate a genetically engineered apple T1190 developed for early juvenile and near continuous blooming. If approved, the variety would no longer be subject to federal regulation under current biotechnology rules.
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Gene Editing Boosts Drought Tolerance in Sugarcane |
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Experts from Brazil have identified ScTpx2 as a key gene that plays an essential role in helping sugarcane tolerate drought conditions. The findings of the study, published in GM Crops & Food, suggest that enhancing ScTpx2 expression can reduce the impact of drought in sugarcane and could support the development of more resilient commercial varieties.
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