CRISPR Increases Seed Protein Levels in Rice and Soybean |
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A study published in New Phytologist shows the effects of overexpression of OsNF-YC4 and GmNF-YC4 in leaf and seed protein content in rice and soybean while reducing starch accumulation. The results of the study provide significant insights into improving the nutritional value of these foods and help address deficiencies in protein intake among people who heavily rely on starchy diets.
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Gene Editing Used to Increase Protein in Staple Crops to Alleviate Global Protein Shortage |
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Research conducted by Mississippi State University associate professor Ling Li offers a potential solution to combat global protein deficiency, a condition affecting millions, particularly children, contributing to cognitive impairments, stunted growth, and susceptibility to diseases like Kwashiorkor, a severe form of malnutrition caused primarily by a deficiency in dietary protein.
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CRISPR Improves Resistance to Bacterial Blight in Rice |
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Scientists from the University of Missouri and Nanjing Agricultural University used CRISPR-Cas9 to edit the SWEET14 gene in rice plants and enhance resistance to bacterial blight. The results of the study are published in The Crop Journal.
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