Gene Editing for Improved Nutrition and More Affordable Food

Modern agriculture faces two significant challenges: controlling natural factors that reduce crop yields and improving nutritional qualities. Gene editing provides opportunities to address both, thereby reducing costs and contributing to improved food affordability for Canadian families.

By Stuart J. Smyth with collaboration of Gabriel Giguere

Citation

Smyth, S. J. (2026). Gene Editing for Improved Nutrition and More Affordable Food. Gene. Report. Available at https://www.iedm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/viewpoint052026.pdf

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