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Does anyone know if extensive genetic editing for construction wood optimization has been tried? Some planted forests have no food chain role whatsoever (like E
by fcanesin 1y ago
Does anyone know if extensive genetic editing for construction wood optimization has been tried? Some planted forests have no food chain role whatsoever (like Eucalyptus in Brazil) so this seems super safe high reward endeavor.
- wahern 1y agoGenetically modified (GM) eucalyptus is apparently actually growing in Brazil: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_tree#Accelerated_growth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_tree#Acce... Still ongoing as of 2024: https://www.futuragene.com/releases/futuragene-receives-approval-for-first-ever-genetically-modified-eucalyptus-with-triple-stacked-traits-from-the-brazilian-national-biosafety-technical-commission/ https://www.futuragene.com/releases/futuragene-receives-appr...