Forests are not only the most predominant of the Earth's terrestrial ecosystems, but are also
the core supply for essential products for human use. However, global climate change and …

Due to the economic and ecological importance of forest trees, modern breeding and
genetic manipulation of forest trees have become increasingly prevalent. The CRISPR …

Among the New Plant Breeding Techniques (NPBTs), the CRISPR/Cas9 system represents
a useful tool for target gene editing, improving the traits of the plants rapidly. This technology …

Castanea sativa is an important tree nut species worldwide, highly appreciated for its
multifunctional role, in particular for timber and nut production. Nowadays, new strategies …

Chestnuts are multipurpose trees significant for the economy and wildlife. These trees are
currently found around the globe, demonstrating their genetic adaptation to different …

Fruit crops, consist of climacteric and non-climacteric fruits, are the major sources of
nutrients and fiber for human diet. Since 2013, CRISPR/Cas (Clustered Regularly …

Main conclusion The enhancement of CRISPR-Cas gene editing with robust nuclease
activity promotes genetic modification of desirable agronomic traits, such as resistance to …

The CRISPR/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein (RNP)-mediated technology represents a fascinating
tool for modifying gene expression or mutagenesis as this system allows for obtaining …

Climate change is deeply impacting the food chain production, lowering quality and yield. In
this context, the international scientific community has dedicated many efforts to enhancing …

Chestnuts are multipurpose trees that grow mainly in the Northern Hemisphere due to their
aptitude for fruit and wood production. These trees are vastly significant for the economy and …