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New High-Tech Breeding Method Promises Revival for the Iconic American Chestnut
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A biotech startup has successfully bred a new generation of blight-resistant American chestnut trees by combining big data, forestry, and genomics. This innovative, non-invasive genetic approach offers a scalable blueprint to help restore and save threatened hardwood forests across the country.
A biotech startup has successfully bred a new generation of blight-resistant American chestnut trees by combining big data, forestry, and genomics. This innovative, non-invasive genetic approach offers a scalable blueprint to help restore and save threatened hardwood forests across the country.