Scientists in the United States and Mexico have mapped the DNA sequences of several types of avocados, including the popular Hass variety. It now means avocados can be custom designed to survive higher temperatures and drought.
The research appears in a recent edition of the journal “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.” However, people should not look for genetically-modified avocados in supermarkets anytime soon. It takes avocado trees at least three years to mature.
Of course, several environmental-advocacy groups often oppose genetic alteration, saying they increase pesticide use and can cause unwanted changes in nutrition.
