Gene Editing Rice to Withstand High Nighttime Temperature |
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As studies show that nights are getting warmer in rice-growing regions of the world, scientists turn to gene editing to develop rice varieties with tolerance to higher nighttime temperatures. Vibha Srivastava, professor of plant biotechnology in the crop, soil, and environmental sciences department for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, explores the potential for gene editing in rice to tolerate night heat.
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Experts Explore Using Carbon Dots for Plasmid DNA Delivery in Plant Tissues |
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Researchers from Tennessee State University and partners explored the efficacy of carbon dots, which are synthesized rapidly and cost-effectively from citric acid monohydrate and β-alanine using a microwave-assisted method, as carriers for plasmid DNA delivery into plant tissues. The findings are published in Frontiers in Chemistry.
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Gene Editing Generates Cabbage with Broad-Spectrum Disease Resistance |
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A study published in the Journal of Integrative Plant Biology generated novel BPM6 and DMR6 mutants of wild cabbage (Brassica oleracea) with broad-spectrum disease resistance using the CRISPR-Cas9 system. The findings of the study highlight the potential of gene editing as a powerful tool for disease resistance breeding to improve crop resilience and ensure sustainable agricultural production.
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