Scientists create an avocado that doesn't turn black after being cut
A group of scientists has used the revolutionary gene-editing technique based on the CRISPR tool to turn off the gene that drives oxidation after the avocado is cut and its inside comes into contact with the air. As a result, the fruit that Chileans consume the most will last longer in their homes without turning black.
According to FAO estimates, more than 40% of the vegetables
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