American scientists said that global warming threatens humanity with the disappearance of chocolate. In order not to be left without cocoa beans, the specialists have already begun to develop a method of "editing" the DNA structure of the fruit of the chocolate tree, which will help them adapt to climate change.

This technology was called CRISPR.

It should make cocoa beans more resistant to dry and hot climates, and also help increase yields. The sponsors of this development are confectionery manufacturers who are interested in the success of the research. Also, "editing" of the DNA structure will help to increase the geography of the growth of trees. Now they grow exclusively near the equator, where in constant warm weather and stable humidity.

But, according to scientists, by 2050, climate change could lead to the complete disappearance of cocoa beans.

Source: belta. by.