Gene Editing
At The Hutton, our gene editing facilities and expertise enables us to offer a groundbreaking approach towards enhancing plant breeding, agricultural productivity, and sustainability.
Through contemporary gene editing approaches, the development of more disease resistance, drought tolerance, and higher yields crops are clearly within our reach.
Modernising agriculture with gene editing- the future of crop production
At Hutton we are embracing gene editing technology, which is transforming the landscape of global agriculture, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance crop productivity, resilience, and sustainability. By precisely modifying target DNA, gene editing enables the development of key crops that are better equipped to meet the challenges of ongoing climate change, pests and diseases, and all the while reducing the need for synthetic chemical inputs.
One of the key advantages of gene editing is its ability to make precise modifications to the plant genome relatively quickly. Unlike traditional breeding methods, which may take years, gene editing allows for accurate modification of specific genes involved in traits of interest. Gene Editing mimics changes that could occur naturally in an accurate, controllable and efficient manner. This not only accelerates the development of highly resilient crops, but also reduces the risk of unintended consequences, as the changes are highly targeted.
In gene editing can help reduce agriculture’s environmental impact by creating crops that require fewer resources, such as water and fertilisers, gene-edited plants can help conserve natural ecosystems and reduce carbon footprints.
Laurence Ducreux, Biotechnology Facility Manager
Harnesses gene editing’s power today with The Hutton, ensuring that future generations can enjoy a healthier, more secure food supply.
As the global population continues to grow, gene editing holds the potential to help feed more people while minimizing the ecological impact of farming. With the ability to make crops more resilient, nutritious, and environmentally friendly, gene editing is a key technology that will play a vital role in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.
