Gene-Edited Crops

CRISPR-based genome editing has revolutionized the precise genetic improvement of agriculturally important crops, offering unprecedented precision and efficiency in crop improvement. This powerful technology holds immense potential to reshape the future of food security, enabling scientists and agriculturalists to develop resilient, high yield crops resistant to diseases, pests, and environmental stresses. Gene-Edited Crops: The CRISPR Solution for Global Food Security offers a comprehensive guide to the latest research, advancements, and real-world applications of CRISPR in crop genetic improvement for sustainable agriculture and food security.

Through in-depth chapters, this book provides an accessible yet rigorous exploration of CRISPR technology, CRISPR reagents and their potential delivery methods, recent developments in CRISPR, and its transformative role in agriculture and food security. With a focus on practical implementation and future potential, this book examines the science behind genome editing and the strategic pathways to address key challenges in crop development—from enhancing nutritional profiles to improving environmental adaptability.

Features include:

• Comprehensive overview: An introduction to the fundamentals of CRISPR technology and its application in crop science.
• Computational tools and CRISPR reagents: Bioinformatic tools for designing precise gRNA, CRISPR reagents and their effective delivery methods.
• Recent developments in CRISPR: Emerging developments in CRISPR for precise gene editing in plants such as base editing, prime editing, Fanzor, and multiplex gene editing.
• Real-world applications: Application of CRISPR for developing future crops, including projects targeting enhanced disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved nutritional content.
• Regulatory landscape: Insightful discussion on the evolving global regulatory framework governing gene-edited crops, including the transformative role of artificial intelligence in navigating these regulations.
• Future directions: Exploration of ongoing advances and the outlook for CRISPR technology in addressing food security.

With detailed examples, data, and resources, this book serves as an essential reference for scientists, agriculturalists, and policymakers invested in the future of food security. It also doubles as an educational resource for advanced courses in genetics, plant sciences, and agricultural biotechnology, making it invaluable to both seasoned researchers and those newly interested in the potential of CRISPR.