Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida's citrus industry?

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR Top and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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