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By Philip Brasher and Steve Davies
Gene editing is touted as a promising new way of altering the DNA of plants or animals to speed their
growth, enhance flavor, extend shelf life or combat viruses. But those who see it as a key component of
agriculture’s future want to make sure that the regulations written for it do not stifle its promise.
“What we need to have is an environment where the regulation fits with the risk, and regulation
fits with the application” of the technology, says Kevin Folta, professor and chairman of the
Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida. “Let’s not bottleneck innovation.”
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