From Sequencing to Genome Editing for Cotton Improvement

Traditional breeding techniques are proven, but additional knowledge learned from genome sequencing provides vast new data that might help identify gene targets for improving cotton sustainability. CRISPR/Cas9 provides a powerful tool for precision cotton breeding. Here, we discuss the opportunities and challenges of genome sequencing and editing for cotton improvement.

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Traditional breeding techniques are reliable, but genome sequencing offers new data and potential gene targets for improving cotton sustainability. CRISPR/Cas9 technology serves as a powerful tool for precision cotton breeding, yet genome sequencing and editing also come with their own set of challenges.