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Latest Breakthrough on USDA Exemption of Gene-Edited Crops
Get an update on CRISPR along with what plant traits were altered for improvement, and what types of entities are currently developing.
The Science Behind Why Weeping Growth in Apple Trees Defy Gravity
Study reveals the primary genetic cause of apple-growing enigma.
Understanding the Science: More Produce Consumers Getting On Board With CRISPR
Studies reveal consumers’ views on gene-edited fruits.
Is Whole Orchard Recycling a Good Fit for Apple Growing?
Find out what whole orchard recycling is and why some growers in California are adopting the climate-smart practice.
Overcoming a Major Technical Hurdle for Gene Editing in Growing Produce
The process is more complex in fruit crops than in others, but new strategies look promising.
More Exemptions Being Proposed for Gene-Edited Crops
Minus exogenesis DNA elements, those crops are considered fundamentally different from classic GMOs.
How Science Is Helping Us Produce Better Pome Fruit
Argonaute proteins prove to be the next generation in fighting bacterial disease.
Fruit Breeding Gains Ground With Mini CRISPR System
Smaller size allows the use of disarmed plant virus-based delivery vehicles of much limited cargo capacity.
CRISPR Growing to be Game Changer for Tree Fruit
The ‘shock wave’ arrival of prime editors could someday be of big benefit in pome crops.
Why CRISPR Looks Promising for Apple Breeding
Gene editing, once thought impossible in apples, now offers intriguing possibilities.
Can Apple Genetics Offer an Alternative to Pruning?
While work to automate pruning is being researched, take a look at how a columnar tree structure could reduce the need for dormant pruning.
Is Your Apple Orchard Robot Ready?
While there are several challenges for widespread robotic implementation, improving apple tree canopies may help the transition to automation.
How Did the Modern Apple Come About?
Most cultivated crops, if not all, are domesticated from their wild relatives. There is no exception in the case of apple.
Is CRISPR/Cas9 a Viable Solution for the Control of Crop Insect Pests?
Gene editing has the potential to aid growers in control of invasive pests.
Biotechnology Aids Orchard Management
We’re studying how genetics and branch growth can help prepare your orchard structure better for mechanization.
A Breakthrough In Biotechnology And The Future Of The Fruit Industry
Researchers from California and Sweden have recently been honored for a discovery that could have big implications for […]
Why Arctic Apples Were Approved By USDA
In what has become a heated debate, let’s discuss the science behind GMO apples.