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. More >