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Hindi Application of CRISPR-Cas9 for Enhanced Disease Resistance in Rice: A Focus on Rice Blast
*Corresponding Author:Received Date: Sep 02, 2024 / Published Date: Sep 28, 2024
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Abstract
Rice blast, caused by Magnaporthe oryzae, is one of the most destructive diseases affecting rice production worldwide. Traditional breeding methods have struggled to develop highly resistant rice varieties. This study employs CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to target and modify key resistance genes in rice to enhance its resistance to rice blast. Using precise gene editing, we knocked out susceptibility genes while activating the expression of resistance genes. Field trials demonstrated that the CRISPR-edited rice plants exhibited significantly increased resistance to blast infection compared to non-edited controls. This study highlights the potential of gene-editing technologies in developing resilient rice varieties for disease control.
