Researchers have successfully transferred a gene to produce tobacco plants that lack pollen and viable seeds, while otherwise growing normally - eviltoast
No Pollen, No Seeds: Genome Editing Technique Yields Useful Traits
news.ncsu.edu
Tweaks to the mitochondrial genome hold the potential for better hybrid seed production or to introduce seedless fruits.
  • evilgiraffe666@ttrpg.networkEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It could be used for improving products, but really it’ll be DRM for plants. That’s what could make money so that’s why money was spent.

    • C4d@beehaw.org
      2·
      1 year ago

      Thought this too. About to read the article; half-wondering whether I’ll see the likes of Monsanto or similar in amongst the study sponsors.