DarWin American chestnut trees with inducible expression of an oxalate oxidase transgene
The DarWin American chestnut tree is genetically engineered to activate a wheat gene only when attacked by blight, helping it resist disease more efficiently and grow better, supporting forest restoration and improved plant health.
Background:
The American chestnut tree was once a dominant species in eastern North American forests, valued for its...
Published: 1/29/2026
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Inventor(s): Andrew Newhouse, Erik Carlson, William Powell
Keywords(s): DNA modifications, plant disease resistance, Technologies, tree breeding
Category(s): Campus > SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry, Technology Classifications > Agriculture
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