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Researchers have used CRISPR gene editing to make goldenberries easier to farm. The wild plants are notoriously bushy and unruly, complicating harvesting. By editing key growth-regulating genes, scientists shrank the plant size by about a third, creating a more compact, manageable form. They also selectively bred the plants for better flavor. This streamlined approach demonstrates how gene editing can rapidly adapt crops for modern agriculture and a changing climate, potentially speeding up the development of new, resilient food sources.
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