Gene Editing Supplement

A study by scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 to enhance cassava's disease resistance, drought tolerance, and starch content. Published in Tropical Plants, the study paves the way for more efficient cassava breeding programs.

Researchers Identify Gene Regulating Grain Weight in Wheat

A research team from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences used gene editing to demonstrate the role of TaFT-D1 in regulating grain weight in wheat. The results of the study are published in Plant Biotechnology Journal.

OsMADS60 Controls Rice Yield Through Auxin Transport

Rice grain yield is significantly influenced by tillering, yet the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. A study published in The Plant Journal reveals that the transcription factor OsMADS60 plays a crucial role in suppressing rice tillering and grain yield by enhancing the expression of the auxin transporter OsPIN5b, thus altering auxin distribution.

Yale University Introduces Cas12a-Based Method for Dual Gene Activation and Knockout

Harnessing the power of CRISPR-Cas12a technology, Yale University researchers developed a novel system for dual-gene activation and knockout (DAKO). This new system allows a single treatment to cause two events at the same time- the activation of one gene and the suppression of another.

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