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Ecuadorian scientists have, for the first time, edited the gene of a fungus that destroys banana plantations. Using an optimized, low-cost CRISPR-Cas9 protocol, they successfully modified the SIX9 gene in Fusarium oxysporum (Foc1), which is linked to banana wilt. This breakthrough opens new avenues for protecting tropical crops and strengthening food security.