# CRISPR gene editing in agriculture and research

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crispr-gene-editing-in-agriculture-and-research
> Updated: 2026-10-14T00:45:16.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

CRISPR gene-editing technology is seeing expanded application across agricultural sectors and laboratory research. In North America, gene-edited products such as modified potatoes, mustard greens, and strawberries are entering the market, with future developments targeting corn, alfalfa, and disease-resistant livestock. Concurrently, research efforts are focusing on automating and miniaturizing CRISPR workflows to improve speed and reproducibility in cell engineering.

On a global scale, the technology is being leveraged to address food security in semi-arid regions. Through a humanitarian licensing agreement involving Corteva and The Broad Institute, Inc., the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has gained access to CRISPR-Cas9. This initiative aims to assist smallholder farmers in Asia and Africa by developing crop varieties with increased tolerance to heat, drought, and pests.

## Claims

- The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has secured long-term access to CRISPR-Cas9 technology. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The licensing agreement is a humanitarian partnership involving Corteva and The Broad Institute, Inc. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The technology will be deployed to support smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Gene editing will be used to accelerate the development of crops with improved tolerance to drought, heat, pests, and diseases. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: ICRISAT secures long-term CRISPR-Cas9 licensing for gene editing

ICRISAT has secured long-term humanitarian access to CRISPR-Cas9 technology through an agreement with Corteva and The Broad Institute to improve crop resilience for smallholder farmers in Asia and Africa.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/icrisat-secures-long-term-crispr-cas9-licensing-for-gene-editing

### 2026-09-30: CRISPR gene editing advances in agriculture and laboratory automation

CRISPR gene editing technology is expanding through new agricultural products in Canada and automated laboratory workflows designed to streamline research and clinical development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crispr-gene-editing-advances-in-agriculture-and-laboratory-automation

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