Validation of genes for tolerance to water deficit and production of biotechnological active in the development of banana variety with efficient use of water
Validation of genes for tolerance to water deficit and production of biotechnological active in the development of banana variety with efficient use of water

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The proposal presents an innovative solution, which is to validate candidate drought tolerance genes through genetic transformation (cisgeny) for the development of a banana variety with efficient use of water and a case study with CRISPR/cas9 via gene knock-out PDS (phytoene desaturase) as a model for the species.
Status: Completed Start date: Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2021 Conclusion date: Tue Dec 31 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2024
Head Unit: Embrapa Cassava & Fruits
Project leader: Claudia Fortes Ferreira
Contact: claudia.ferreira@embrapa.br