A devastating bacterial infection is threatening Florida’s citrus industry, with growers facing potential crop losses. Researchers have developed a gene-edited rootstock designed to resist the disease, offering a potential solution to protect orchards. The technique could mark a turning point for farmers struggling to combat the spread of the pathogen. Early results suggest the modified plants show promising resilience, though widespread adoption remains uncertain.
A bacterial infection is wiping out Florida's citrus trees. Growers hope a rootstock developed with gene-editing technology could keep the disease at bay.
