Potential applications of the CRISPR/Cas technology for genetic improvement of yam (Dioscorea spp.)

Potential applications of the CRISPR/Cas technology for genetic improvement of yam (Dioscorea spp.)

Abstract Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is an economically important crop grown in the tropical and subtropical regions, producing tuberous roots that serve as a staple food, an income source, and an excellent source of various pharmaceutical precursors. Yam production is constrained by disease and pest infes...

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Main Authors: Easter D. Syombua, Jaindra N. Tripathi, George O. Obiero, Edward K. Nguu, Bing Yang, Kan Wang, Leena Tripathi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-02-01
Series:Food and Energy Security
Subjects:
CRISPR/Cas
Dioscorea spp.
genome editing
yam improvement
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.330

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