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Gene Knockout in Plants
Gene Knockout in Plants
Gene knockout technology in plants allows scientists to precisely disable or "knock out" specific genes, enabling detailed studies of gene function and its effects on plant traits. This process typically involves using techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 to deactivate a gene and observe the resulting changes in the plant. By examining the phenotype of a knockout plant, researchers can gain insights into the roles of genes in growth, disease resistance, or environmental adaptation. This tool has significant implications for crop improvement, as gene knockouts can help identify targets for enhancing desirable traits, paving the way for crops that are better suited to withstand environmental stresses or yield more effectively.
Committee Members
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Mohammad Babadoost
University of Illinois, United States
Valasia Iakovoglou
UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece GPB 2027 Speakers
Aparna B Gunjal
Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce and Science College, India
Anna Ponce
Bethune-Cookman University, United States
Hillary Jean Pierre
Department of Pharmaceutics, United States
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Wan Rosli Wan Ishak, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
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Valasia Iakovoglou, UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
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Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
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Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
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Anna Ponce, Bethune-Cookman University, United States
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Hillary Jean Pierre, Department of Pharmaceutics, United States