CRISPR-based Technology Targets Global Crop Pest - University of California San Diego

Applying CRISPR-based technology to a broad agricultural need, scientists have developed a new technology aimed at Drosophila suzukii, the invasive fruit fly responsible for millions of dollars in crop damage. The technology replaces the need for insecticides…

The invasive Drosophila suzukii fruit fly has caused millions of dollars of damage to berry and other crops. Credit Michelle Bui, UC San Diego Applying new CRISPR-based technology to a broad agricul… [+5018 chars]

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