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CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of the

PubMed · 2026-12-01

Scientists used CRISPR gene-editing technology to modify a specific gene in cotton plants, aiming to improve the quality and characteristics of cotton fiber — the raw material for textiles worldwide.

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CRISPR/Cas9 was successfully applied to edit a target gene in cotton, demonstrating the technology's viability in this crop

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The study targets fiber-quality traits, directly addressing growing global demand for high-performance textile-grade cotton

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Genetic improvement via CRISPR offers a faster, more precise alternative to conventional cotton breeding programs

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