CRISPR Gene Editing Used in Poplar Trees (IMAGE) North Carolina State University Caption CRISPR-modified wood shows red coloration (l) with wild-type poplar wood (r). Credit Photo courtesy of Chenmin Yang, NC State University. Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.