K-State Researchers Tackle Gluten Allergenicity in Wheat Using CRISPR-Cas9 |
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Kansas State University (K-State) researchers, in collaboration with the state's farmers, have launched a new project to tackle gluten allergenicity in wheat while preserving the grain's essential bread-making quality. The goal is to develop new wheat varieties that can be consumed by the estimated two million Americans—and one in 100 people worldwide—who suffer from celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten.
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Gene Editing Reduces Browning in Lychee |
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A study from the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences revealed how LcMYB306 helps control water loss and browning in the postharvest of lychee. The research, published in Horticulture Research, also demonstrates how LcMYB306 interacts with another important gene involved in water transport.
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Gene Editing Elucidates a Vital Defense Switch in Rice |
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Scientists from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University used CRISPR-Cas9 to investigate a vital gene in rice called OsNH2 and understand the plant's defense mechanism in fighting diseases. Their findings are available in BioRXiv.
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