Chinese scientists have developed an AI-driven platform to engineer synthetic immune receptors in plants, enabling rapid responses to emerging diseases threatening crops worldwide.
The innovative technology is aimed at quickly tackling new diseases
Aug 23, 2026
03:02 pm
What's the storyChinese scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform to create custom plant immune receptors.
The innovative technology is aimed at quickly tackling new diseases that threaten plants, including commercially important crops.
Tailored biological tools could enable crops to quickly develop immunity against emerging viruses, bacteria and fungi,…
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