BetterSeeds, a company that specializes in genome editing using CRISPR-Cas9, has received USDA approval for PeaMAX, its gene-edited cowpea.
BetterSeeds claims PeaMAX is ideal for summers in key soybean regions and suitable for mechanized harvesting. The company also confirms that cowpea has a shorter growth time, high protein yield, and heat and drought tolerance.
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