Mars to use gene-editing tools to improve cacao production - Food In Canada

Mars to use gene-editing tools to improve cacao production - Food In Canada

Mars licences Pairwise’s Fulcrum gene editing tools for cacao research and development. The Pairwise Fulcrum platform encompasses gene editing tools, enzymes and trait libraries. This capability accelerates the development of specific crop traits compared to traditional breeding methods, allowing for the activation or deactivation of characteristics. Mars aims to develop this advanced plant breeding technology to improve cacao production and tac…

Mars Aims to Improve Cacao Production with Gene-Editing Tech

The company has licensed CRISPR and other tools in a bid to alleviate pressures on the crop.