StartupsWall Street Journalabout 2 hours ago
Gene-edited Crops Signal Plant Stress
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Startups like InnerPlant and Insignum AgTech use gene editing to make crops emit signals when stressed by insects or disease. Deere invested in InnerPlant in 2022 to equip tractors with cameras. Scientists warn that regulatory bans in the European Union and high costs for farmers remain major hurdles for widespread adoption of this technology.
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