Video: Darling 58 American chestnut tree — Tik Tok video addresses deploying genetic modification to restore one of America’s most ecologically valuable keystone species

Credit: American Chestnut Foundation
Credit: American Chestnut Foundation

@andrew_the_arborist A genetically modified American chestnut tree is being reviewed for deregulation! The public comment period is open until 12/27/22. #trees #americanchestnut #gmo #genetics #forests #ecology #restoration #chestnut

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