Gene editing gets further boost in UK

Rothamsted Research is claiming a boost for its gene editing development programmes concerning the “evolution” of new cereal varieties. This follows the granting by UK regulators of “precision-bred” status for a new variety of low asparagine wheat. This decision confirms that the wheat meets the criteria of a precision-bred organism under recently introduced UK regulations. […] The post Gene editing gets further boost in UK appeared first on Agriland.ie.