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CRISPR-Cas Genome Editing in Plants: Revolutionizing Precision Agriculture and Plant Biotechnology
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State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
* Corresponding Author:
Ali Movahedi,
[email protected]
Volume 1, Issue 1
2026
Received: 29 September 2025
Accepted: 01 October 2025
Published: 28 October 2025
Article Information
Abstract
Plant biotechnology has been transformed by CRISPR-Cas genome editing, which has improved crops with previously unheard-of accuracy and efficiency. Base editing, prime editing, and enhanced delivery systems are the most recent CRISPR applications for plant genome editing. Advances like CRISPR-Act3.0 and HDR-mediated precise insertions have expanded plant genetic engineering tools. We discuss successful applications in rice, wheat, maize, and woody species that have resulted in improvements in disease resistance, stress tolerance, and yield. Despite delivery efficiency and off-target effects, CRISPR technology suggests sustainable global agriculture and climate adaptation.
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Keywords
CRISPR-Cas9
plant genome editing
crop improvement
precision breeding
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This work was supported without any funding.
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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Movahedi, A., & Yang, L. (2025). CRISPR-Cas Genome Editing in Plants: Revolutionizing Precision Agriculture and Plant Biotechnology. Plant Innovation Journal, 1(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.62762/PIJ.2025.263896
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TY - JOUR AU - Movahedi, Ali AU - Yang, Liming PY - 2025 DA - 2025/10/28 TI - CRISPR-Cas Genome Editing in Plants: Revolutionizing Precision Agriculture and Plant Biotechnology JO - Plant Innovation Journal T2 - Plant Innovation Journal JF - Plant Innovation Journal VL - 1 IS - 1 SP - 1 EP - 7 DO - 10.62762/PIJ.2025.263896 UR - https://www.icck.org/article/abs/PIJ.2025.263896 KW - CRISPR-Cas9 KW - plant genome editing KW - crop improvement KW - precision breeding AB - Plant biotechnology has been transformed by CRISPR-Cas genome editing, which has improved crops with previously unheard-of accuracy and efficiency. Base editing, prime editing, and enhanced delivery systems are the most recent CRISPR applications for plant genome editing. Advances like CRISPR-Act3.0 and HDR-mediated precise insertions have expanded plant genetic engineering tools. We discuss successful applications in rice, wheat, maize, and woody species that have resulted in improvements in disease resistance, stress tolerance, and yield. Despite delivery efficiency and off-target effects, CRISPR technology suggests sustainable global agriculture and climate adaptation. SN - 3142-7596 PB - Institute of Central Computation and Knowledge LA - English ER -
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@article{Movahedi2025CRISPRCas,
author = {Ali Movahedi and Liming Yang},
title = {CRISPR-Cas Genome Editing in Plants: Revolutionizing Precision Agriculture and Plant Biotechnology},
journal = {Plant Innovation Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {1},
number = {1},
pages = {1-7},
doi = {10.62762/PIJ.2025.263896},
url = {https://www.icck.org/article/abs/PIJ.2025.263896},
abstract = {Plant biotechnology has been transformed by CRISPR-Cas genome editing, which has improved crops with previously unheard-of accuracy and efficiency. Base editing, prime editing, and enhanced delivery systems are the most recent CRISPR applications for plant genome editing. Advances like CRISPR-Act3.0 and HDR-mediated precise insertions have expanded plant genetic engineering tools. We discuss successful applications in rice, wheat, maize, and woody species that have resulted in improvements in disease resistance, stress tolerance, and yield. Despite delivery efficiency and off-target effects, CRISPR technology suggests sustainable global agriculture and climate adaptation.},
keywords = {CRISPR-Cas9, plant genome editing, crop improvement, precision breeding},
issn = {3142-7596},
publisher = {Institute of Central Computation and Knowledge}
}
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