Looking forward to genetically edited fruit crops.

Authors :: Nagamangala Kanchiswamy C
Sargent DJ
Velasco R
Maffei ME
Malnoy M
Source :: Trends in biotechnology [Trends Biotechnol] 2015 Feb; Vol. 33 (2), pp. 62-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Aug 13.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: The availability of genome sequences for many fruit crops has redefined the boundaries of genetic engineering and genetically modified (GM) crop plants. However commercialization of GM crops is hindered by numerous regulatory and social hurdles. Here, we focus on recently developed genome-editing tools for fruit crop improvement and their importance from the consumer perspective. Challenges and opportunities for the deployment of new genome-editing tools for fruit plants are also discussed.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)