Introduction Agricultural productivity is continuously threatened by biotic and abiotic stresses, which significantly reduce crop yields and impact global food security. Biotic stress factors such as insect pests, fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens cause widespread crop losses, leading to economic and social consequences for farmers and consumers alike. Insect pests, for example, destroy up to READ MORE
Tag: Pest Management
CRISPR Beyond Gene Editing: Innovative Applications in Agriculture
The discovery of CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) revolutionized genetic science, primarily known for its role in gene editing. By utilizing the CRISPR-Cas9 system, scientists can precisely edit genes, allowing modifications in DNA sequences that can confer desired traits. However, as CRISPR technology matures, researchers are discovering its potential applications beyond simple gene READ MORE