genome search | EU-SAGE

Genome-editing techniques are promising tools in plant breeding. To facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of the use of genome editing, EU-SAGE developed an interactive, publicly accessible online database of genome-edited crop plants as described in peer-reviewed scientific publications.
The aim of the database is to inform interested stakeholder communities in a transparent manner about the latest evidence about the use of genome editing in crop plants. Different elements including the plant species, traits, techniques, and applications can be filtered in this database.
Regarding the methodology, a literature search in the bibliographic databases and web pages of governmental agencies was conducted using predefined queries in English. Identifying research articles in other languages was not possible due to language barriers. Patents were not screened.
Peer-reviewed articles were screened for relevance and were included in the database based on pre-defined criteria. The main criterium is that the research article should describe a research study of any crop plant in which a trait has been introduced that is relevant from an agricultural and/or food/feed perspective. The database does neither give information on the stage of development of the crop plant, nor on the existence of the intention to develop the described crop plants to be marketed.
This database will be regularly updated. Please contact us via the following webpage in case you would like to inform us about a new scientific study of crops developed for market-oriented agricultural production as a result of genome editing

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Traits related to product color/flavour

Yellow stems and leaves.
( Sun et al., 2020 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Sichuan Agricultural University
Zhejiang University, China

Crop modification: albino phenotype.
(Wang et al., 2017)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Huazhong Agricultural University, China
University of Pennsylvania, USA

Pale purple phenotype due to dramatic decrease of anthocyanins content.
( Duan et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

College of Horticulture, China

Albino phenotype.
( Huang et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Chinese Academy of Forestry, China

Fine-tuned anthocyanin biosynthesis.
( )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Northeast Forestry University, Horticultural Sub-academy of Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Wonsan University of Agriculture, South Korea

Purple color.
( Xu et al., 2019 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Nanjing Agricultural University, China

Albino phenotype
( Fan et al., 2015 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Southwest University
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Color modification: pink tomatoes.
(Yang et al., 2019)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Huazhong Agricultural University
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China

Alleviated browning of freshly cut potatoes.
( Shi et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Shandong Agricultural University, China

Tomatoes with different fruit colors, including yellow, brown, pink, light-yellow, pink-brown, yellow-green, and light green.
( Yang et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Chinese Academy of Sciences
Qingdao Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China

Albino phenotype. Diversity in fruit color. Watermelon is an important fruit croup throughout the world.
( Tian et al., 2016 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Beijing Key Laboratory of Vegetable Germplasm Improvement
China Agricultural University
Beijing University of Agriculture, China

Reduced citrate content. Citrate is a common primary metabolite which often characterizes fruit flavour.
( Fu et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Zhejiang University, China
University of Florida, USA
The New Zealand Institute for Plant &
Food Research Limited (Plant &
Food Research) Mt Albert
University of Auckland, New Zealand

Improved fruit ripening and increased fruit firmness at the red ripe stage.
( Zhang et al., 2024 )

SDN2
CRISPR/Cas

Henan Agricultural University
Huazhong Agricultural University, China

Altered color of petals and leaves.
( Li et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Huazhong Agricultural University
Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, China

Pink fruit color.
( Deng et al., 2018 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Altered ornamental quality: Increased sensitivity to low temperature, thus affecting leaf margin coloration.
(Zhou et al., 2023)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Shenyang Agricultural University
Breeding and Cultivation of Liaoning Province
Dalian Minzu University
Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, China

Color change of the taproot from orange to pink-orange and slightly higher content of α-carotene in the taproot.
( Li et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Nanjing Agricultural University
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, China

Red rice. The pigments of coloured rice contain high levels of proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins which have been recognized as health-promoting nutrients.
( Zhu et al., 2019 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Xiamen University
Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Minjiang University, China

Yellow colored seed.
( Huang et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Hunan University of Science and Technology
Oil Crops Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Adjusted fruit colors and flavours such as increased glucose or fructose content.
( Jia et al., 2024 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Jiangxi Agricultural University
Anhui Agricultural University
Research Centre for Biological Breeding Technology
Zhejiang University
Southern University of Science and Technology, China

Fine-tuning anthocyanin content.
( Yan et al., 2019 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

South China Agricultural University
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Fruit coloration. Fruit color affects consumer preference and is one of the breeding objectives of great interests. For example, white-fruited cultivars are sold at a much higher price than red-fruited cultivars.
( Gao et al., 2020 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Huazhong Agricultural University, China
University of Maryland, USA

Brown seed-coat color.
( Jia et al., 2020 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Southern University of Science and Technology
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
South China Agricultural University, China
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
University of Missouri, USA

Albino phenotype.
( Wang et al., 2018 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany
Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Traits related to storage performance

Improved seed storability. Deterioration of rice grain reduces the quality of rice, resulting in serious economic losses for farmers.
( Ma et al., 2015 )

SDN1
TALENs

China Agricultural University, China

Delayed fruit ripening.
( Lang et al., 2017 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Purdue University, USA

Improved shelf-life with improved or not affected sugar: acid ratio, aroma volatiles, and skin color.
(Ortega-Salazar et al., 2023)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

University of California, USA
Zhejiang Normal University, China
University of Nottingham, UK

Repressed fruit ripening by repressing ethylene production and lycopene accumulation.
( Li et al., 2018 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

China Agricultural University, China

Delayed fruit inner ripening.
( Ao et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Chongqing University, China

Delayed colour change of fruits.
( Li et al., 2024 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Gansu Agricultural University
Guangxi University
Yangtze University, China

Improved shelf life.
( Yu et al., 2017 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Science, China

Altering tomato fruit ripening and softening, key traits for fleshy fruit. During ripening, fruit will gradually soften which is largely the result of fruit cell wall degradation. Softening may improve the edible quality of fruit but also reduces fruit resistance to pathogenic microorganisms. Fruit softening can cause mechanical damage during storage and transportation as well, which can reduce the storage and shelf life, leading to fruit loss.
( Gao et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

China Agricultural University
South China Agricultural University
Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University
Zhejiang University
Beijing University of Agriculture, China
University of Nottingham, UK

Increased shelf-life. Banana fruit has a high economic importance but will ripen and decay in one week after exogenous ethylene induction. Fast ripening limits its storage, transportation and marketing.
( Hu et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, China

High vigor and improved storage tolerance of seeds.
( Chen et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Nanjing Agricultural University, China

Improved shelf-life by targeting the genes modulating pectin degradation in ripening tomato.
( Wang et al., 2019 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

University of London
University of Leicester
University of Nottingham
University of Leeds, UK
International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
University of California, USA

Increased seed longevity. Maintaining seed longevity and preventing the decline of quality during long-term storage is a universal problem.
( Wang et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University
Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Ministry of Agriculture and Affairs, China

Decreased postharvest water loss with a 17–30% increase in wax accumulation.
( Chen et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

China Agricultural University
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
University of Nottingham, UK

Delayed fruit ripening.
( Li et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Nanjing Agricultural University, China
University of Connecticut, USA

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