CRISPR's Role in Enhancing Agricultural Resilience

CRISPR technology is transforming agriculture by enabling precise genetic modifications in crops to enhance disease resistance (e.g., in rice, wheat, tomatoes), improve drought tolerance, and boost yields, contributing to global food security.

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• CRISPR/Cas gene editing for plant resistance to pests, diseases, and herbicide: application, risk assessment, and safety evaluation - PMC
• Harnessing CRISPR-Gene Editing to Create Disease-Resistant Crops – ACTS
• What CRISPR can do for agriculture and livestock production - UC Davis CLEAR Center
• Crispr and plant pathology: Revolutionizing disease resistance in crops - World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews
• CRISPR in Agriculture: Revolutionizing Crop Improvement and Food Security

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