Gene Editing Technologies in Agriculture: CRISPR-Cas in Crop Improvement

Authors

  • Adrian Gonzalez
  • Casey Phillips
  • Olivia Johnson

Keywords:

gene, editing, crispr, agriculture, crops

Abstract

This paper explores the application of CRISPR-Cas gene editing technologies in crop improvement. Focusing on enhancing crop yield and resistance to pests, the study reviews recent advancements and challenges in implementing these technologies. It emphasizes the potential for CRISPR-Cas to revolutionize agricultural practices by enabling precise genetic modifications, meeting global food security demands.

Author Biographies

Adrian Gonzalez

Ph.D.
University of São Paulo
Av. Prof. Luciano Gualberto, 380 - Butantã, São Paulo - SP, 05508-010, Brazil

Casey Phillips

M.Sc.
Kharkiv National University
4 Svobody Square, Kharkiv, Ukraine, 61022

Olivia Johnson

Ph.D.
University of Oxford
University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD, United Kingdom

References

Sharma, V. K., Marla, S., Zheng, W., Mishra, D., Huang, J., Zhang, W., ... & Cook, D. E. (2022). CRISPR guides induce gene silencing in plants in the absence of Cas. Genome Biology, 23(1), 6.

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Published

2023-07-18

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Articles