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Saving the American Chestnut
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SUNY ESF weighs in on the latest genetic research to save a tree from extinction.
The American Chestnut tree used to be a staple in American forests until it essentially became extinct due to blight. Researchers and geneticists at ESF have found a way to resurrect the American Chestnut through genetic engineering. They are now working on getting the new blight-resistant trees approved by government agencies so they can begin distributing the trees back into the forests.
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Saving the American Chestnut
Preview: Season 6 | 30s
The American Chestnut tree used to be a staple in American forests until it essentially became extinct due to blight. Researchers and geneticists at ESF have found a way to resurrect the American Chestnut through genetic engineering. They are now working on getting the new blight-resistant trees approved by government agencies so they can begin distributing the trees back into the forests.
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