Trends in plant science

Prime editing improves precise plant breeding from testing to reliable results

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Abstract

Prime editing has been adapted for precise genome modifications in plants but has revealed limitations such as reduced efficiency and strong locus dependency.

  • Key limitations of prime editing include low germline transmission and somatic chimerism.
  • Diverse prime editing variants have emerged, leading to a fragmented landscape of performance.
  • Optimization strategies are evaluated for their potential applications in monocots and eudicots.
  • Emerging design principles aim to address persistent bottlenecks in prime editing.
  • Future directions may involve AI-guided protein engineering and improved delivery strategies.

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