Researchers: Gene Editing Can Boost Organic Sustainability

Researchers: Gene Editing Can Boost Organic Sustainability

Gene editing should be allowed in organic crop cultivation to boost yields and promote more sustainable farming practices, according to an international research team led by scientists at the University of Bayreuth. In a recent article published in Cell Reports Sustainability, the team advocates for updating organic farming standards to permit the use of this technology. “One major advantage of using genetic editing is the ability to make extrem…