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Agrobacterium rhizogenes- and Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation in rubber dandelion. Representative phenotypes of a (A) rubber dandelion wild-type (WT) plant regenerated from a root fragment, (B) transgenic rubber dandelion plant transformed with WT A. rhizogenes K599, (C) transgenic plant transformed with A. rhizogenes harboring the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein (Cas) 9 expression cassette, (D) WT plant regenerated from a leaf disc, (E) transgenic plant transformed with WT A. tumefaciens EHA105, and (F) transgenic plant transformed with A. tumefaciens harboring the CRISPR/Cas9 expression cassette. Size bars indicate 1 cm.
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Targeted Mutagenesis of Inulin Biosynthesis in Rubber Dandelion NewsPlant Science

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Targeted Mutagenesis of Inulin Biosynthesis in Rubber Dandelion

In a groundbreaking development, researchers have leveraged the power of the CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing system to enhance natural rubber production in rubber dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz). The CRISPR system's efficiency and precision offer a promising avenue to address challenges faced by…
Isabel
06/03/2024
Orchids are one of the most species-rich families of flowering plants, rivalled only by the daisy family (Asteraceae). Pictured: Lepanthes cassicula. Credit: Oscar Perez, RBG Kew
Study shows orchid family emerged in northern hemisphere and thrived alongside dinosaurs for 20 million years NewsPlant Science

Study shows orchid family emerged in northern hemisphere and thrived alongside dinosaurs for 20 million years

New research unveils orchid family's 85-million-year-old origin on Laurasia, thriving with dinosaurs. Recent diversity explosion suggests speciation secrets crucial for conservation. Insights from scientists urge protection of these biodiversity gems amidst alarming extinction rates. Orchids, vital evolutionary enigmas, hold keys…
Isabel
04/03/2024