Gene-edited wheat tested

Agriculture Canada has planted its first research plots of gene-edited wheat.The experimental wheat is being grown in a greenhouse at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre.The goal is to produce spring wheat lines with greater ability to receive and use sunlight, according to an Alberta Farmer Express article.A wheat industry leader is pleased with the development.“I think it’s fantastic,” said Gunter Jochum, president of the Wheat Growers Association.“It’s