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Modifying Grapevines' DNA Could Increase Resistance to Disease, Drought – New Study (Stellenbosch University)

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Grapevine gene editing ‘turns off’ a single gene: A plant biotechnology milestone in Africa The DNA of a vine-like crop has been successfully modified in Africa for the first time ever using precision editing of the genetic material. This goal has been achieved by a team of researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) who […] The post Editing grapevine DNA can increase resistance to disease, drought – n…
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Grapevine gene editing ‘turns off’ a single gene: A plant biotechnology milestone in Africa The DNA of a vine-like crop has been successfully modified in Africa for the first time ever using precision editing of the genetic material. This goal has been achieved by a team of researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) who […] The post Editing grapevine DNA can increase resistance to disease, drought – n…

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AgriOrbit broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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