06/20/2023
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"Citrus growers need long-term sustainable solutions. There is no question that plant breeding innovation holds the key."
"I am pleased that USDA in its new proposed rule on agriculture innovation policy, recognized that applications of gene editing can result in plant varieties that are essentially equivalent to varietie..."
"Using gene editing, my team and others are working right now on developing citrus trees that are resistant if not immune to citrus greening disease."
"I don't understand the obsession with the Secretary's decision. And some of the claims that I hear from the opponents to this move are making no sense to me at all."