 Citrus canka is a devastating disease that affects citrus trees around the world. Traditional breeding methods are slow and expensive, so researchers developed a new method to create resistant citrus trees using a genetic editing tool called CISPR-Cas12a. This technique was able to generate resistant citrus trees in just 10 months, compared to the years it would take using traditional breeding methods. Furthermore, this method does not require any genetically modified organisms or GMOs, making it more sustainable and cost-effective than traditional breeding techniques. This article was authored by Hang Soo, Yuan Chen Wang, Jin Shu, and others.