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Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida's citrus industry?

NPR News·September 18, 2026·1 min read

A bacterial infection is devastating Florida's citrus trees, and growers are hoping a gene-edited rootstock could protect the industry. The disease has been spreading, and developers are working on a solution that uses gene-editing technology to make trees resistant, potentially saving a key agricultural sector.

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