Gene editing – Plant en Zo

Different ways of plant breeding

Different ways of plant breeding Last month the European Commission came with a new proposal regarding the genetic modification of crop plants. They propose crops breed using new genetic techniques not to classify as genetically modified. But which ways of plant breeding are there? Here I will highlight four of them. During breeding of cropsContinue reading “Different ways of plant breeding”

Gene editing via grafting

Gene editing via grafting Something we cannot ignore is our need for better plants. Plants that can deal better with extremes, like drought, heat, or salt. Plants that are better protected against pests. That have a higher yield. That are more nutritious. A whole shopping list. And rather yesterday than today. Techniques like gene editingContinue reading “Gene editing via grafting”