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    Can Genetic Engineering Help Save North American Trees From Imported Threats?

    Can Genetic Engineering Help Save North American Trees From Imported Threats?

    FromGrowing Greener

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    Can Genetic Engineering Help Save North American Trees From Imported Threats?

    FromGrowing Greener

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    Length:
    29 minutes
    Released:
    Mar 6, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    The American chestnut was a foundational species of eastern forests until an imported blight killed virtually all mature specimens back to stumps in the early 20th century.  Jared Westbrook, Science Director of the American Chestnut Foundation discusses how a project to genetically engineer a blight-resistant American chestnut has revealed the complexity of applying this process to tree species.
    Released:
    Mar 6, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Your weekly half-hour program about environmentally informed gardening. Each week we bring you a different expert, a leading voice on gardening in partnership with Nature. Our goal is to make your landscape healthier, more beautiful, more sustainable, and more fun.