CRISPR/Cas-mediated genome editing is a powerful tool of plant functional genomics. Hairy
root transformation is a rapid and convenient approach for obtaining transgenic roots. When …

Forests are not only the most predominant of the Earth's terrestrial ecosystems, but are also
the core supply for essential products for human use. However, global climate change and …

While plants are an abundant source of valuable natural products, it is often challenging to
produce those products for commercial application. Often organic synthesis is too expensive …

Currently, international development requires innovative solutions to address imminent
challenges like climate change, unsustainable food system, food waste, energy crisis, and …

Proanthocyanidins (PAs) are common specialized metabolites and particularly abundant in
trees and woody plants. In poplar (Populus spp.), PA biosynthesis is stress-induced and …

Background To meet increasing demand for forest-based products and protect natural
forests from further deforestation requires increased productivity from planted forests …

Due to the economic and ecological importance of forest trees, modern breeding and
genetic manipulation of forest trees have become increasingly prevalent. The CRISPR …

Temperature elevation drastically affects plant defense responses to Ralstonia
solanacearum and inhibits the major source of resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana, which is …

Eucalyptus is among the most widely planted taxa of forest trees worldwide. However, its
spread as an exotic or genetically engineered form can create ecological and social …

Because of the limitations inherent in conventional breeding of trees and clonally
propagated crops, gene editing is of great interest. Dozens of published papers attest to the …