Key breakthrough in developing ‘gene edited’ barley

Key breakthrough in developing ‘gene edited’ barley

Rothamsted Research is confirming a key breakthrough in developing a ‘gene edited’ barley, which can be specifically used for whole cropping purposes. The cereal has become the first crop to receive a Precision Bred Organism (PBO) marketing notice confirmation through the UK’s new regulatory pathway for precision breeding. Significantly, this development confirms that the barley meets the criteria of a precision-bred organism, thereby allowing t…