CRISPR-mediated accelerated domestication of African rice landraces.

African Oryza glaberrima and Oryza sativa landraces are considered valuable resources for breeding traits due to their adaptation to local environmental and soil conditions. They often possess superior resistance to endemic pests and tolerance to drought and nutrient deficiencies when compared to th...

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Main Authors: Elia Lacchini, Edward Kiegle, Marco Castellani, Hélène Adam, Stefan Jouannic, Veronica Gregis, Martin M Kater
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229782