Gene editing provides precise, heritable genome mutagenesis without permanent
transgenesis, and has been widely demonstrated and applied in planta. In the past decade …

The combination of advanced genomics, genome editing and plant transformation biology
presents a powerful platform for basic plant research and crop improvement. Together these …

Key message CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of CsWRKY22 repressed canker
development in Wanjincheng orange. Abstract Citrus canker, a destructive disease of citrus …

Key message Expression of synthesized cecropin B genes in the citrus phloem, where
Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus resides, significantly decreased host susceptibility to …

Worldwide, citrus is one of the most important fruit crops and is grown in more than 130
countries, predominantly in tropical and subtropical areas. The healthy progress of the citrus …

Protoplasts preparation and purification have been frequently used in plant genetics and
breeding studies, whereas application of protoplasts in woody plants is still in its infancy …

Citrus is one of the most ancient fruit crops cultivated in the world. For many countries, citrus
production is an important source of revenues. However, despite the richness of citrus …

Citrus species are the most widely produced fruit crops in the world. Citrus fruits are mainly
produced in coastal areas in several countries as well as Mediterranean region, and …

Endogenous auxin is an important regulator of in vivo organ development, but its role in in
vitro organogenesis is unclear. It has been observed that the basal end of epicotyl cuttings of …

Genetic engineering approaches offer an alternative method to the citrus canker resistance
breeding. The ethylene response factor (ERF) family is a member of families of transcription …