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CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing of Rubber-Producing Dandelion |
 Rubber dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz; TK) is notable for its ability to produce rubber in its roots and a potential alternative source of natural rubber. In order to accelerate the domestication of TK, Brian Iaffaldano and his team from Ohio State University have established a simple strategy to use CRISPR/Cas9 in this species to target the fructan:fructan 1-fructosyltransferase (1-FFT) gene, implicated in inulin synthesis. This gene was targeted as inulin is an expected antagonist of rubber production.
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A biweekly update on genome editing research, regulations, and impact
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| A monthly update on gene drive research and development provided by ISAAA in collaboration with the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research |
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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- Nigeria approved the wheat event HB4 for food and feed.
- Ghana approved the cowpea event AAT709A for food, feed, and cultivation.
- The USA approved the wheat event HB4 for food and feed.
- Turkey approved the maize event MON87427 for feed.
- Australia and New Zealand approved the wheat event HB4 for food and feed.
- The USA approved canola event LBFLFK for food and feed.
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