New genetic approaches raise hopes for restoring the American chestnut to its former glory
By identifying the genes and molecules crucial to resistance in American chestnuts and other species, researchers hope to use genomic techniques to breed trees that can flourish in the face of blight.
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Published: 22 July 2026
Source: The Conversation Technology
Category: News
Topics: Biotech
Retrieved: 23 July 2026
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