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Study: Gene Editing Produces Plants That are Indigestible To Pests

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Researchers highlight how gene editing can enhance natural α-amylase inhibitors in crops to protect against starch-feeding insects like weevils, beetles, and borers. The review shows that boosting these native defenses could reduce pest damage without harming human or livestock digestibility. Gene-edited crops may avoid strict GMO regulations, offering a promising strategy for sustainable pest control. The post Study: Gene Editing Produces Plant…
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Researchers highlight how gene editing can increase natural α-amylase inhibitors in crops to protect them from starch-eating insects, such as weevils and beetles. The analysis shows that strengthening these native defenses reduces damage without affecting human or animal digestibility. Edited crops could circumvent strict GMO regulations, offering a promising strategy for sustainable pest control. The post Study: Gene Editing Produces Plants Ind…

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Seed World broke the news in on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
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