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Co-designing biology and technology unlocks automated plant breeding

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A novel approach combines CRISPR-mediated modifications with robotic automation to transform cross-pollination from labour-intensive handwork into a seamless automated process.

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Lam, Y.T.D., Hickey, L. Co-designing biology and technology unlocks automated plant breeding. Nat. Plants 11, 1985–1986 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-025-02117-3

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