Genome Editing for Crop Improvement
Theory and Methodology
by Jameel M Al-Khayri, Muhammad N Sattar, Sudhir K. Sopory, Shri Mohan Jain
Description
Genome editing offers a powerful tool to significantly accelerate crop-breeding programs in order to develop new and improved varieties. It allows precise modification of an organism's DNA sequence, often by creating targeted double-strand breaks at specific locations. The CRISPR-Cas system has emerged as the preferred method of gene editing and offers a powerful technology for crop improvement. The use of CRISPR in plant research has led to significant improvements in crop performance in terms of yield, nutrition, stress tolerance and resistance against agricultural pests and diseases.
This book explores the cutting-edge field of genome editing, its applications and potential to revolutionize the genetic improvement of crops. It includes:
Foundational concepts and historical context of genome editing (GE).
Structure and mechanisms of various genome editing techniques.
Application of GE for trait improvements in plants.
Regulatory, biosafety, and ethical considerations.
This is a valuable resource for researchers in crop genetic improvement, graduate and postgraduate students in molecular biology and biotechnology programs, and professionals in the field.
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Author Biography
Prof. Jameel M. Al-Khayri is a Professor of plant biotechnology affiliated with the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. He received B.S. in Biology in 1984 from the University of Toledo, M.S. in Agronomy in 1988, and Ph.D. in Plant Science in 1991 from the University of Arkansas. He is a member the International Society for Horticultural Science and Society for In Vitro Biology as well as the National Correspondent of the International Association of Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology. For the last three decades, he dedicated his research efforts to date palm biotechnology. He has authored over seventy research articles in referred international journals, thirty chapters, and edited several journal special issues. In addition, edited eighteen reference books on date palm biotechnology, genetic resources and advances in plant breeding strategies. He has been involved in organizing international scientific conferences and contributed numero
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View all titlesBibliographic Information
- Publisher/Imprint CABI / CAB International
- Publication Date December 2024
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781800622494 / 180062249X
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price 135 GBP
- Pages272
- ReadershipCollege/higher education; Professional and scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions244 X 172 mm
- Reference Code5829
