This Plant Genetically Engineered Itself (So We Don't Have To)

This Plant Genetically Engineered Itself (So We Don't Have To)

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Science, Engineering, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses Fusarium head blight (FHB), a disease caused by a fungus affecting grains like wheat and barley. Scientists discovered a protective gene, FHB7, in wild wheatgrass, which breaks down fungal toxins. This gene likely transferred from a fungus to the plant through horizontal gene transfer. The discovery offers potential for breeding more resistant crops, providing a natural solution to combat FHB in agriculture.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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