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Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida's citrus industry?
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PUBLISHEDSep 18, 2026, 9:00 AM
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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. (Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Main source: NPR
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