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KAUST scientists improve plant gene editing
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a new method that allows precise insertion of large genes into specific sites within a plant's genetic material, overcoming challenges that had hindered plant genetic modification for decades. The team successfully used this technique in tobacco and rice plants, opening up possibilities for engineering more complex genetic traits, such as fire and drought resistance, improved disease resilience, and the use of plants for pharmaceutical production. This advancement aims to simplify the construction of intricate biological traits and to develop future crops capable of adapting to climate change. It marks a significant step toward turning plants into platforms for producing high-value compounds.
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