Danforth Center researchers turn to epigenome editing to protect cash crop cassava from blight March 28, 2023 Researchers recently demonstrated that epigenome editing can reduce blight symptoms in cassava plants without impacting plant growth or yield.
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Sound Agriculture closes $45m late stage round led by Leaps by Bayer August 19, 2021 The US startup uses “rapid epigenetics” to stimulate crops’ root zones and enhance the performance of synthetic fertilizer, while reducing usage.
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