New CRISPR Technology Enhances Plant Resilience

Researchers from Bose Institute have developed a novel CRISPR technology that helps plants, particularly tomatoes, combat heat stress and diseases. This smart molecular tool, using a modified dCas9 version, acts as a gene switch that activates defense mechanisms only when plants are under stress. The technology shows promise in improving crop resilience against rising temperatures and pathogens, potentially benefiting various food crops in the future.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link