mutagenesis. However, targeted gene editing is inefficient and requires the simultaneous
delivery of a DNA template for homology-directed repair (HDR). Here, we used
CRISPR/Cas9 to generate targeted double-strand breaks and to deliver an RNA repair
template for HDR in rice (Oryza sativa). We used chimeric single-guide RNA (cgRNA)
molecules carrying both sequences for target site specificity (to generate the double-strand …