Gene editing may be the only hope to combat the citrus greening scourge

CRISPR is now steering fresh new advancements in agriculture, particularly in combating Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening, a disease that continues to devastate the global citrus industry. After years of comprehensive study, [Dr. Nian] Wang’s team has identified about 40 potential genetic targets thought to influence citrus immune responses and oxidative stress when…

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