Funder/Donor
Institution(s)
Area of Focus
Yield Improvement
Start Year
2023
End Year
2026
Status
Ongoing
Project GEd Technique
Amount (USD)
3.50Million
Countries Active
Trait(s)
Yield improvement (up to +20%)
Project Description
This project is a high-tech agricultural initiative focused on securing Morocco’s food future. By utilizing CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology, the project aims to modify the DNA of native wheat varieties to make them more efficient and hardy.