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MIT News - Environment

Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops

A company led by Andee Wallace is using biotechnology to create microbes that help protect crops from pests without harmful chemicals. These microbes are more effective than current biological pesticides and could reduce environmental damage. The technology uses methods like CRISPR to target specific pests and diseases.

What happened

A company is developing microbes that fight crop pests using advanced biotechnology, offering a more effective and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.

Why it matters

This development could reduce the harmful effects of pesticides on the environment, human health, and beneficial organisms like bees, while still supporting crop production.

Why it belongs here

The approach offers a practical and sustainable solution that supports both farmers and the environment, showing how science can help create a more balanced and healthy food system.

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