Crispr/Cas for Plant Genome Editing

Foundations, Innovations, and Applications
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-08793-9
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm

This book provides a comprehensive overview of CRISPR/Cas technologies and their rapidly expanding role in modern plant science and crop improvement. The book introduces the molecular foundations of CRISPR-based genome editing and explains how these tools are transforming plant breeding, functional genomics, and agricultural biotechnology.

Covering both fundamental concepts and emerging innovations, the book discusses major CRISPR systems, genome editing strategies, delivery methods, multiplex editing, base editing, prime editing, and recent advances in precision plant engineering. It further explores the application of CRISPR technologies for improving agronomic traits such as disease resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, nutritional quality, yield enhancement, and sustainable crop production.

Written for researchers, graduate students, plant biotechnologists, molecular biologists, and professionals in agricultural sciences, CRISPR/Cas for Plant Genome Editing: Foundations, Innovations, and Applications serves as both an introductory resource and an updated reference for understanding the scientific principles and practical applications of CRISPR/Cas systems in plants. By combining foundational knowledge with current innovations and real-world applications, the book provides readers with a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with plant genome editing.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Waseem, Muhammad

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to CRISPR/Cas Technology. The Biology of CRISPR/Cas Systems. CRISPR/Cas Toolkit for Plant Genome Editing. Strategies for Target Selection and Optimization. Crop Yield Enhancement Using Genome Editing. Drought-Resistant Crops through Gene Editing. Pest and Disease Resistance in Plants. Enhancing Nutritional Content of Crops. CRISPR/Cas in Ornamental Plant Breeding. Regulatory and Ethical Considerations in Plant Genome Editing. CRISPR/Cas and Synthetic Biology in Agriculture. Multiplex Gene Editing in Plants. Genome Editing for Biotic Stress Tolerance. Future Perspectives: CRISPR/Cas Beyond Editing. Case Studies: Success Stories in Crop Improvement.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Muhammad Waseem is Associate Professor/Researcher at College of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, China. He received a doctoral degree (Ph.D., specialization in Plant Molecular Biology) from the School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, PR China. He has five years of research experience including postdoctoral. His interests include transcriptional regulation of flowering time regulation, fruit ripening and development, and abiotic stresses such as salinity and drought. In addition, he has hands-on experience in next-generation sequencing data analysis, transcriptomics, and data visualization. Currently, Dr. Waseem is actively in investigating flowering time regulation in Brassica crops. He has been awarded with a National Science Foundation Project, RFIS-I in 2023. In brief, he has published more than 58 research articles, 5 review articles, and 9 book chapters in various high-impact factor publications including New Phytologist, International Journal of Macromolecules, Planta, GM Crops & Food, Environmental and Experimental Botany, Physiologia Plantarum, and Frontiers in Plant Science. He has also edited books with Springer publisher.