Cel mai neașteptat aliat al agriculturii. Cum a devenit un virus al ardeiului unealtă de precizie

Chinese researchers have developed a genetic tool using a mild pepper virus, significantly speeding up gene study processes. The new method, pKL736, can introduce or silence genes in pepper plants, achieving over 80% efficiency across various strains. This advancement allows for easier examination of traits like color and disease resistance. However, concerns about biosecurity arise due to the virus's stability in the environment. The technique tricks the plant into destroying targeted genes, yielding results in just three weeks instead of years, enhancing the plant's resilience against harmful viruses.