INT – CRISPR TECHNOLOGY TO ACCELERATE CROP DEVELOPMENT

Source: Genetic Literacy Project – 08 December 2017
Gene editing technology, particularly the technique called CRISPR, is expected to accelerate the introduction of new crops. This involves making very precise changes to the DNA already present in the plant, unlike conventional GM technology which introduces new genes. As a consequence, the agricultural biotechnology industry hopes it will be subject to lighter regulation, particularly in Europe. To demonstrate the power of