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Gene Knockout in Plants
Gene Knockout in Plants
Gene knockout technology in plants allows scientists to precisely disable or "knock out" specific genes, enabling detailed studies of gene function and its effects on plant traits. This process typically involves using techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 to deactivate a gene and observe the resulting changes in the plant. By examining the phenotype of a knockout plant, researchers can gain insights into the roles of genes in growth, disease resistance, or environmental adaptation. This tool has significant implications for crop improvement, as gene knockouts can help identify targets for enhancing desirable traits, paving the way for crops that are better suited to withstand environmental stresses or yield more effectively.
Committee Members
P E Rajasekharan
ICAR-IIHR, India
Valasia Iakovoglou
UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
Rameshkumar K B
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, India GPB 2026 Speakers
Selina Sterup Moore
Aarhus University, DenmarkSubmit your abstract Today
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Title : Exploring the genetic diversity in tannin-rich forages to explain the large intra species variability in tannin content
Selina Sterup Moore, Aarhus University, Denmark
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Balagopalan Unni, GEMS Arts & Science College (Autonomous), India
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Prashant Singh, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India
Title : Revealing allelic variations in candidate genes associated with grain yield under salinity stress between two contrasting rice genotypes
Nisha Sulari Kottearachchi, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
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Iram Ijaz, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan, Pakistan
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Dada Caleb Mayokun, University of Ibadan, Nigeria