science Phys Org 2026-10-02

New Virus Clone Technology Aims to Protect Tomato and Pepper Crops

Texas A&M researchers have developed a tomato spotted wilt virus clone, a breakthrough expected to help produce disease-resistant crops and lower food costs.

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