Leveraging CRISPR to Drive Sustainability in the Forestry Industry

Dr. Jack Wang, associate professor at NC State and co-founder of Tree Co, Inc., shares how CRISPR technology and machine learning are revolutionizing forestry. Dr. Wang discusses how gene editing can address global challenges like climate change and sustainability. His research focuses on improving tree resilience to pests, enhancing growth rates, and developing healthier forests by leveraging CRISPR and machine learning to create faster, more robust solutions.