John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, Climate Change,

Engineering crops of the future: CRISPR approaches to develop climate-resilient and disease-resistant plants

To meet increasing global food demand, breeders and scientists aim to improve the yield and quality of major food crops. Plant diseases threaten food security and are expected to increase because of climate change. CRISPR genome-editing technology opens new opportunities to engineer disease resistance traits. With precise genome engineering and transgene-free applications, CRISPR is expected to resolve the major challenges to crop improvement. Here, we discuss the latest developments in CRISPR technologies for engineering resistance to viruses, bacteria, fungi, and pests. We conclude by highlighting current concerns and gaps in technology, as well as outstanding questions for future research.

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JAMES MSASA JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Economics, Government / Policies,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Rice, Precision AG , Vegetables, Agriculture Global, GMO's, Research, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, World Population, Weather,
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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, GMO's, Genes /Genetics, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population,
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Hello, Team AgWiki! You make this wandering Missourian very proud. Keep innovating!

John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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