Key Takeaways:

Gene editing makes targeted changes to a plant’s existing DNA, while genetic modification can introduce genetic material from another organism to create traits not naturally present in the crop. Gene editing is unlikely to replace genetic modification entirely, as the two technologies are better suited to developing different types of crop traits. Gene editing could face fewer consumer and regulatory barriers than traditional GMOs, particularly when the final crop contains no foreign DNA. Regulatory treatment of gene-edited crops varies by country, with some providing a simpler approval pathway while others subject them to more extensive oversight. Gene editing can accelerate crop development compared with conventional...