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This review summarizes the principles, challenges and developments of 'CRISPR activation', which switches genes “on” instead of cutting DNA. It can help improve important traits, such as stress tolerance – expanding methods for developing more resilient crops 🌾 https://ow.ly/egsc50Zl6Ys

Frontiers | Research progress and applications of gene activation editing technology in crops

In recent years, CRISPR/Cas gene editing technology has become a fundamental method in biological breeding. As a vital tool for overcoming technological obst...

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We thank MEP Stefano Bonaccini for visiting our Forlì site. Together with Giuseppe Carli, Alessia Cogliandro, Alberto Lipparini (Assosementi) & KWS colleagues, we exchanged views on the challenges facing Italy’s sugar beet sector & the contribution of KWS to the local agricultural value chain.

🌱 Climate resilience starts in the seed This book chapter gives a good overview of how researchers use #CRISPR #GenomeEditing to strengthen crops against drought, heat, pests & diseases - supporting stable harvests under our changing conditions. https://ow.ly/oFLA50ZjAag

KWS Group @kwsgroup.bsky.social · 3w ago

🎉 204 years after his birth, Gregor Mendel is still influencing plant breeding. The observations of a pioneer scientist at a monastery garden helped lay the foundation that we plant breeders still rely on. And we certainly share his fascination with peas! 🫛

🎧 Listening tip! Jennifer Doudna, Nobel laureate and #CRISPR co‑developer, discusses how #GenomeEditing supports the development of more resilient and nutritious crops, while also promoting broad access & public dialogue 🌱 https://ow.ly/Yb3v50ZjZ24

What’s the Future of Gene Editing? | Quanta Magazine

In the first episode of the new season of ‘The Joy of Why,’ Nobel Laureate Jennifer Doudna discusses how she discovered CRISPR’s genome-editing power, the breakthroughs and hurdles during its explosive growth, and what lies ahead for this groundbreaking technology.

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KWS Group @kwsgroup.bsky.social · 3w ago

🍉🌞 Summer is here in the northern hemisphere and watermelon is back on our tables! But did you know it traces its origins to the wild Tsamma melon of the Kalahari Desert? Through centuries of selection, it evolved into the sweet, juicy fruit we enjoy today. https://ow.ly/7Zgq50ZjBym

KWS Group @kwsgroup.bsky.social · 4w ago

From Plants for the Future ETP: Did you know wild soybeans once had exploding pods that scattered seeds metres away? 🫘 🌱 Through centuries of selection and breeding, soybean became a global staple and key source of plant protein. https://ow.ly/JK6c50ZjzsL

🌱 Plant viruses may provide a faster, efficient alternative to labour-intensive stable transformation for #CRISPR #GenomeEditing. The study shows this approach can work across multiple crops 👇 academic.oup.com/hr/article/1...

Virus induced gene editing using potyviral vectors in Cas12a expressing plants

Abstract. Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)-Cas systems are revolutionizing precision genome editing and gene expression co

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Safer rice on polluted soils 🌾 Researchers in China used #GenomeEditing to switch off a cadmium entry pathway in rice, reducing toxin in grains while plants can grow normally in affected areas. www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiote...

Researchers Find Key Gene for Cadmium Tolerance and Accumulation in Rice

Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal found in some farming soils that can seep into rice crops, posing a serious threat to global food safety. To tackle this, scientists discovered a specific gene in rice, Os79, that accidentally acts as an open door for this toxin. By using gene-editing technology to turn this gene off, researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences created a modified rice plant that is much better at defending itself. When the gene is disabled, the rice plants grow normally even in polluted soils and absorb significantly less cadmium, keeping the grain much safer for consumers.

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🌻 Sunflower farming in semi‑arid areas is challenging due to drought, heat & other stresses. Wild genotypes hold key resilience traits, and researchers can use #CRISPR #GenomeEditing to study and transfer them - supporting more stable harvests. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.): a potential genetic resource for breeding crops with combined stress-resistance in semi-arid environments - Discover Biotechnology

The present review critically examines the significance of tolerant genotypes of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) as a potential genetic resource to enhance the resilience of other crops in semi-arid ...

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🌱 NGT Regulations adopted in the EU – what’s next? Over the next two years, the delegated and implementing acts will define the framework, bringing #GenomeEditing closer to practice in Europe. Read more: www.kws.com/corp/en/inno...

🌾 Rice feeds more than half the world. This review shows how Prime editing can overcome key limits of other #GenomeEditing approaches, with applications such as improved grain quality, stress resilience and disease resistance. www.frontiersin.org/journals/pla...

Frontiers | Prime editing: a new frontier in precision genome engineering for rice improvement

Rice (Oryza sativa) is a primary cereal crop that provides food for more than half of the global population, however, its production is increasingly threaten...

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🌱 #GenomeEditing moving from research to impact: many crops in development will reach markets within a decade, supporting food security. With new EU framework in place, regulation evolves toward science-based approaches. doi.org/10.1016/j.tp... www.cell.com/trends/plant...

Precision harvest: path to genetically modified organism-free crops with CRISPR by 2035

Recent advances in clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) technology enable precise genetic modifications and produce genetically modified organism -free crops that match c...

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"This achievement reflects the dedication and perseverance of countless stakeholders across the agri-food chain" 👏 Check out the press statement from Euroseeds about the new NGT regulation in the EU 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/newgen...

EU finally adopts NGT Regulation, opening a new chapter for plant breeding innovation in Europe | Euroseeds

📢A new chapter for plant breeding innovation in Europe The EU has adopted the Regulation on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), marking a major milestone after years of scientific debate and legislative w...

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What does the new EU framework on #NGTs mean for us at KWS? ➡️ After yesterday’s approval in the European Parliament, a two-year phase starts to prepare implementation. 🌱 Then: faster development of more resource-efficient, climate-tolerant crop varieties. ow.ly/ipG150Ze5UV

🌱 A big step for plant breeding in Europe The EU has approved the #NGT Regulation — creating “clear conditions for applying modern breeding approaches”, says our CEO Felix Büchting. A step towards more resource‑efficient, sustainable agriculture 🌎 Our Press release: www.kws.com/corp/en/medi...

WePlanet @weplanetint.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Euroseeds welcomes the COMENVI Committee outcome on new genomic techniques 👇 A key step towards innovation in plant breeding - supporting resilient crops, sustainability & food security. We look to the EU Parliament for final approval today 🌱 euroseeds.eu/news/eurosee...

Euroseeds welcomes COMENVI approval of NGT Regulation compromise - Euroseeds

Yesterday, the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Climate and Food Safety (COMENVI) voted in favour of the trilogue compromise on plants obtained through certain New Genomic Techniques (N...

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Last night the EU took an important step toward sustainable agriculture. The full vote of the parliament will take place tomorrow and we encourage MEPs to vote in support of New Genomic Techniques without any further amendments.

Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee@envi.europarl.europa.eu · 2mo ago

Good news to European innovation! EU Parliament’s ENVI Committee backs new #NGTs rules ahead of plenary vote tomorrow, 17 June. A clearer framework can support resilient crops, fewer inputs and more sustainable farming🌱

🌱New genomic techniques #NGTs @envi.europarl.europa.eu adopts draft recommendation for 2nd reading with ⬆️56⬇️32↔️1 Vote in #Eplenary 📅Wed 17/6 Press conference with Jessica Polfjärd Wed 17/6 at 2 pm CET More info⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/agen...

WePlanet@weplanetint.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Citizens’ movement @weplanetint.bsky.social calls on the European Parliament to support the NGT Regulation 🌱📢 Back the December 2025 compromise - no amendments that risk turning a historic opportunity into regulatory overreach.

After years of debate, Europe is finally close to approving New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). A vote in the European Parliament is now just weeks away. In February 2024, together with scientists across Europe, we urged MEPs to vote yes to supporting NGTs. Now we need your help to finish the job.

From first germplasm to market in just 4 years 🍉 In Brazil, our colleague Antônio Marcos Diniz Campos and his team developed the first KWS watermelon variety, Tropikalia, which performs well even under rainy conditions and has a perfect smooth surface. www.insidekws.com/watermelon-26/

Paving new ways: Watermelons

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@epsoeurope.bsky.social · 3mo ago

@epsoeurope.bsky.social urges MEPs to adopt the agreed EU regulation on #NGTs without amendments 🌱 They highlight the need for science‑based, proportionate rules to support sustainability and innovation, and offer independent expertise.

EPSO open letter to MEPs urging them to adopt the trilogue provisional agreement on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). EPSO offers to contribute on a scientific basis. bit.ly/4wItKF1 #PlantScience #Biodiversity #Food2040EU #Bioeconomy #LifeSciences