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Scientists engineer self-arming immune receptors for virus-resistant crops
Original: Scientists engineer self-arming immune receptors to give crops broad-spectrum virus resistance
Scientists have engineered plant immune receptors that arm themselves automatically, giving crops broad-spectrum resistance to viruses. The modification allows plants to detect and respond to viral threats more effectively without needing specific resistance genes for each pathogen. The advance could reduce crop losses and lessen reliance on chemical treatments, though field performance and regulatory approval remain open questions.
Why now: Breakthrough genetic engineering promising major gains in agricultural disease resistance is drawing attention.
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- Scientists engineer self-arming immune receptors to give crops broad-spectrum virus resistance · Bioengineer.org
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