New Gene Editing Technique by UC Berkeley Promises to Increase Rice Yields Without Foreign DNA

Govind Tekale Govind Tekale

Rice production capacities have improved because to a novel CRISPR technology developed by UC Berkeley's Innovative Genomics Institute.

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The novel technique boosts photosynthesis without requiring foreign genes by changing regulatory DNA.

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According to research, there may be a 20% rise in the world's supply of rice

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The discovery centres on three essential genes that are naturally found in all plants and provide photoprotection.

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This method might simplify crop improvement while avoiding legal obstacles associated with transgenic techniques.

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Merely 1% of the altered plants attained the intended phenotype, demonstrating the infrequency and accuracy of this technique.

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Additional RNA sequencing validates the technique's specificity by showing negligible effect on other critical genes

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This project, which has the backing of significant foundations, is a component of a global initiative to boost food production efficiency.

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Could this gene editing breakthrough pave the way for meeting future global food demands more sustainably?

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