Blight-resistant chestnuts

Blight-resistant chestnuts are a type of American chestnut tree that have been genetically modified or selectively bred to resist a fungal disease called chestnut blight. This disease devastated the native chestnut population in the early 20th century, leading to their near extinction. Scientists have worked to develop these resistant trees to restore the species, improve forest ecosystems, and offer a sustainable source of timber and food. By using advanced breeding techniques or genetic engineering, blight-resistant chestnuts aim to thrive in their natural habitats without succumbing to the disease that once wiped them out.