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Gene editing is a hot topic, with some claiming it could bring an end to some of the biggest problems facing agriculture. But with legal constraints what is the future of the technology and what could it mean for the agricultural industry? CPM joins CRISPRCon to find out. Plant breeding has contributed greatly to improving farming systems all over the world. By Ruth Wills A glimpse into the possible future of food production was gained at a recent CRISPR gene editing Conference in the Netherlands. So what does the future of gene editing look like and how might it affect the agricultural landscape? CPM reports. Gene editing could bring solutions to some of the biggest issues facing agriculture, from disease resistance to reducing pesticide usage as well as potentially ending food shortages. But concerns from some over the technology and EU legislation may hold up its progress. These were some of the views aired at the CRISPR gene editing Conference, Wageningen University, Netherlands in June. CRISPR technology can be used to edit, move or delete a gene in a plant’s DNA to achieve a required characteristic like disease or drought resistance. Unlike genetic modification (GM), it can create…
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