Gene editing for the primary industries

To help consider the implications of using gene editing for primary production in New Zealand, five scenarios in which gene editing might be used are highlighted, and the implications that might arise are identified. These case studies consider: 

• uses of the technology within and outside the human food chain 
• use of the technology in agricultural plants and animals 
• what the potential harms and benefits are.

Gene Editing: Scenarios in the Primary Industries – Summary

This document provides a summary of the scenarios.

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Gene Editing: Scenarios in the Primary Industries

This document provides full technical descriptions of the scenarios.

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Note: A discussion paper and a companion technical paper were published in 2018.