CRISPR-Cas Systems and Crop Diseases: Advances in Gene Editing for Stress Resistance
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Pest and Disease Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 60
Special Issue Editor
Interests: CRISPR gene editing; crop improvement; plant breeding; gene function; crops bioengineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Agronomy highlights the latest advances in the application of CRISPR-Cas gene-editing technologies to enhance crop resistance against biotic and abiotic stresses. As global agriculture faces increasing challenges from climate change, emerging pathogens, and environmental stressors, innovative genetic tools like CRISPR-Cas offer unprecedented precision and efficiency in crop improvement. The issue brings together original research, reviews, and case studies that explore CRISPR-based strategies for targeting disease-resistance genes, modifying plant–pathogen interactions, and engineering stress-resilient crops. Contributions also discuss emerging trends, biosafety considerations, and the integration of gene editing with traditional breeding and omics technologies. Collectively, these articles provide a comprehensive overview of how CRISPR-Cas systems are shaping the future of sustainable crop production and plant health management.
Dr. Gen Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- CRISPR-Cas
- gene editing
- crop disease resistance
- agricultural biotechnology
- crop improvement, plant pathogens
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