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Plant CRISPR technology

Plant CRISPR technology is a precise gene-editing tool that allows scientists to modify specific parts of a plant's DNA. By using a special protein called Cas9, guided by a custom RNA, researchers can directly cut or alter genes responsible for traits like drought tolerance or disease resistance. This process can create improved crop varieties more efficiently than traditional breeding. CRISPR's accuracy minimizes unintended changes, making it a powerful, innovative approach to developing plants that meet agricultural challenges and help ensure food security.