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. Jan-Feb 2015;33(1):41-52.
doi: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2014.12.006. Epub 2014 Dec 20.

The CRISPR/Cas9 system for plant genome editing and beyond

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The CRISPR/Cas9 system for plant genome editing and beyond

Luisa Bortesi et al. Biotechnol Adv. .

Abstract

Targeted genome editing using artificial nucleases has the potential to accelerate basic research as well as plant breeding by providing the means to modify genomes rapidly in a precise and predictable manner. Here we describe the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) system, a recently developed tool for the introduction of site-specific double-stranded DNA breaks. We highlight the strengths and weaknesses of this technology compared with two well-established genome editing platforms: zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) and transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs). We summarize recent results obtained in plants using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, discuss possible applications in plant breeding and consider potential future developments.

Keywords: CRISPR; Cas9; Gene targeting; Genome editing; Plants; Site-specific nuclease; Targeted mutagenesis.

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