Abstract / Description of output
The rapid and widespread adoption of CRISPR/Cas technologies has allowed genetic editing in plants to enter a revolutionary new era. In this mini-review we highlight the current CRISPR/Cas tools available in plants and the use of Arabidopsis thaliana as a model to guide future improvements in crop yields, such as enhancing photosynthetic potential. We also outline the current socio-political landscape for CRISPR/Cas research and highlight the growing need for governments to better facilitate research into plant genetic editing technologies.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Physiologia plantarum |
Early online date | 31 Jan 2019 |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 31 Jan 2019 |