Gene-edited citrus tree in a Florida orchard

Gene-Edited Trees May Protect Florida's Citrus Industry from Bacterial Infection

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Florida's citrus industry is threatened by a bacterial infection devastating citrus trees. Growers are hopeful that a new rootstock developed using gene-editing technology could help protect the trees and prevent further losses. This development represents a potential scientific approach to combating agricultural diseases.

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Originally published by npr