The Journal of Phytopharmacology 2023; 12(2):127-134 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2023.12110

Review Article

CRISPR / Cas 9 assisted genome editing technology for the improvement of Horticultural crops

Sarankumar Chandran¹ , Valarmathi Muthu² , Tharshenee Umapathy³ , Sowmiya Jayakumar⁴ , Sindhuja Chokkalingam⁴

Sarankumar Chandran,Valarmathi Muthu,Tharshenee Umapathy,Sowmiya Jayakumar,Sindhuja Chokkalingam

1. Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College, G.B. Nagar, Kalavai, Tamil Nadu, India
2. Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B. Nagar, Kalavai, Tamil Nadu, India
3. B.Sc., (Hons.) Horticultural Student, Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College, G.B.Nagar, Kalavai, Tamil Nadu, India
4. B.Sc., (Hons.) Horticultural Student, Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College, G.B. Nagar, Kalavai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Received: 16th January, 2023 / Revised: 11th February, 2023 / Published : 30th April, 2023

Abstract

Horticultural crops produce a wide range of useful goods for humans. There has been an increase in research focus on horticulture crop enhancement, particularly in terms of production and quality. The use of genome editing to enhance horticulture crops has seen a sharp rise in recent years due to the advancement and benefits of genome-editing technology. Here, we provide a brief overview of the various genome-editing techniques applied in horticulture research, with a particular emphasis on CRISPR/CRISPR-associated 9 (Cas9)-mediated genome editing. We also provide an overview of recent developments in the use of genome editing to enhance horticulture crops. Breeding and the rapidly growing field of genome editing will significantly boost the quantity and quality of horticulture crops.