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Gene editing: the technology that could revitalize European farming
- EU trials show gene-edited crops, like maize, tested in Spain to adapt to extreme conditions.
- Gene editing edits a plant's own DNA to improve resistance without introducing foreign DNA.
- EU regulation on New Genomic Techniques remains under negotiation, influencing future adoption.
- EU leaders balanced autonomy with sustainability as a central question for gene editing.
- Corteva maintains heavy daily investment in R&D to advance gene editing.
- Researchers highlight broader opportunities across crops, not just maize.
- Examples include disease-resistant potatoes and improved wheat yields in trials.
- Tropic Biosciences’ gene-edited bananas illustrate longer-lasting fruits with less waste.
- Public trust and timely regulation will shape gene editing's future in Europe.
- EU Council endorsed a draft treating gene-edited plants similarly to conventionally bred ones in early 2025.
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