From Genome Sequencing to CRISPR-Based Genome Editing for Climate-Resilient Forest Trees

Due to the economic and ecological importance of forest trees, modern breeding and genetic manipulation of forest trees have become increasingly prevalent. The CRISPR-based technology provides a versatile, powerful, and widely accepted tool for analyzing gene function and precise genetic modificatio...

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Published in:International journal of molecular sciences 2022-01, Vol.23 (2), p.966
Main Authors: Cao, Hieu Xuan, Vu, Giang Thi Ha, Gailing, Oliver
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acclimatization
Biological activity
Chromosomes
Climate change
CRISPR
CRISPR-Cas
CRISPR-Cas Systems
Drought
Flowers & plants
forestry
Forests
Gene Editing - methods
Genetic modification
Genome editing
genome engineering
Genome, Plant
Genomes
Genomics
Metadata
Pest resistance
Phylogenetics
Plant Breeding
Review
tree genomes
Trees
Trees - genetics
Trees - growth & development
Whole Genome Sequencing - methods
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Summary:Due to the economic and ecological importance of forest trees, modern breeding and genetic manipulation of forest trees have become increasingly prevalent. The CRISPR-based technology provides a versatile, powerful, and widely accepted tool for analyzing gene function and precise genetic modification in virtually any species but remains largely unexplored in forest species. Rapidly accumulating genetic and genomic resources for forest trees enabled the identification of numerous genes and biological processes that are associated with important traits such as wood quality, drought, or pest resistance, facilitating the selection of suitable gene editing targets. Here, we introduce and discuss the latest progress, opportunities, and challenges of genome sequencing and editing for improving forest sustainability.
ISSN:1422-0067
1661-6596
1422-0067
DOI:10.3390/ijms23020966