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A specific genetic variation activates the TaWUS-D1 gene, causing wheat plants to develop three pistils

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May 12, 2026
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Researchers have developed a new CRISPR tool called CasY7 that achieves high-efficiency genome editing in major cereal crops like maize, rice, and wheat. This advancement is significant because it en…

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