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Pioneering plant science research paves the way for deeper understanding of how the plant immune system functions NewsPlant Science

Pioneering plant science research paves the way for deeper understanding of how the plant immune system functions

Pioneering research delves into plant immune system mechanics, spotlighting the role of callose in intercellular communication via plasmodesmata (PD). Their study, comparing detection methods for callose accumulation, sheds light on plant defense strategies. These findings promise standardized techniques for enhanced…
Isabel
16/05/2024
Each green fluorescent spot represents a leaf cell in which a large gene segment was successfully inserted into the plant's genome. Different variants of Cas9 were used: an inactiv Cas9 (left), an active Cas9 (center) and Cas9 fused with an exonuclease (right) Credit: Tom Schreiber, IPB, Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, IPB
Enhanced CRISPR method enables stable insertion of large genes into the DNA of higher plants NewsPlant Science

Enhanced CRISPR method enables stable insertion of large genes into the DNA of higher plants

Researchers have enhanced CRISPR, enabling precise insertion of large gene segments into higher plant DNA efficiently. By adding an exonuclease to CRISPR, they prevent DNA repair enzymes from interfering, increasing successful gene insertions. This method promises advanced plant breeding and…
Isabel
14/05/2024