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 biotic stress tolerance

Reduced aphid damage to improve crop resistance to aphids or other insects. Restrict aphid sucking on watermelon.
( Li et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, China

Fungal resistance: Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum (FON), one of the most devastaging diseases affecting watermelons. FON progresses along xylem vessels, causing the hollow and dried-out stems.
(Zhang et al., 2020)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Horticultural Crop Genetic Improvement, China

Viral resistance: increased resistance to turnip mosaic virus (TuMV).
(Lee et al., 2023)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Rural Development Administration
Advanced Institute for Science and Technology, South Korea
North Carolina State University, USA

Sensitive and specific visual detection method for Acidovorax citrulli, an important seed-borne disease of the cucurbits.
( Wang et al., 2024 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Fuyang Normal University
Anhui Jianzhu University
Southern Subtropicals Grops Research Institute, China

Traits related to abiotic stress tolerance

Regulated circadian clock: circadian clock measures and conveys day length information to control rhythmic hypocotyl growth in photoperiodic conditions, to achieve optimal fitness. Mutants showed longer hypocotyls, lower core circadian clock morning component mRNA and protein levels, and a shorter circadian rhythm. Exposure to high temperature due to global warming.
(Kim et al., 2022)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

National Institute of Agricultural Science
Korea Polar Research Institute
Seoul National University College of Medicine, South Korea

Traits related to improved food/feed quality

Increased sucrose content.
( Ren et al., 2020 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Beijing Key Laboratory of Vegetable Germplasm Improvement
Capital Normal University
China Agricultural University, China
Cornell University
Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health, USA

Reduced content of saturated fatty acids: low palmitic and high oleic acid. Great potential for improving peanut oil quality for human health.
(Tang et al., 2022)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Qingdao Agricultural University, China

Decreased seed size and promoted seed germination. To improve consumer experience for flesh-consumed watermelons, no (or small and sparse) seeds are better because the flesh portion is larger.
( Wang et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Beijing Key Laboratory of Vegetable Germplasm Improvement, China

Increased vitamin C content, increased oxidation stress tolerance and increased ascorbate content.
( Zhang et al., 2018 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Improved fatty acid content: high oleic acid, decreased linoleic acid content. FA composition is important for human health and shelf life.
(Wen et al., 2018)

SDN1
TALENs

Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Reduced levels of very long chain saturated fatty acids in kernels, which are associated with revalance of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
( Huai et al., 2024 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Oil Crops Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
International Crops Research Institute of the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), India
Murdoch University, Australia

Traits related to increased plant yield and growth

High temperature germination. Large increases in the maximum temperature for seed germination to allow for the cultivation of the crop in production areas with higher temperature.
( Bertier et al., 2018 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

University of California, USA

Enhanced photosynthesis and decreased leaf angles for improved plant architecture and high yields.
( An et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Huazhong Agricultural University, China

Increased leaf yield of lettuce by delaying the onset of flowering.
( Choi et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Korea University of Science and Technology, South Korea

Significantly improved photosynthesis and decreased leaf angles. The plant architecture is ideal for dense planting.
( An et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Huazhong Agricultural University, China

Delay in the appearance of flower buds and increased yield.
( Beracochea et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas Y Técnicas (CONICET)
Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Argentina

Delayed bolting.
( Shin et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Kyung Hee University, South Korea

Delayed bolting.
( Shin et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Kyung Hee University, South Korea

Various phenotypic changes were observed of which traits such as plant dwarfing, color, shape, and weight, early flowering, a high number of flowers and early fruit set and maturation, fewer seeds, and reduced and delayed browning of fruits are agronomically important.
( Kodackattumannil et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates

Early bolting and flowering.
( Wang et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

South China Agricultural University, China

Butterhead plant architecture.
( Xie et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Huazhong Agricultural University
Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Dwarfing phenotype.
( Sun et al., 2024 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Northwest A&
F University
Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Shanxi Agricultural University, China

Traits related to industrial utilization

Male sterility.
( Zhang et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Northwest A&
F University, China

Early-flowering.
( Jeong et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Department of Biological Science
Seoul National University
Chungnam National University
Institute for Basic Science
Kangwon National University
Kyunghee University, South Korea

Gynoecious phenotype: only female flowers. Advantageous trait for production of hybrid seed by bees under spatial isolation, because it avoids hand emasculation and hand pollination.
(Zhang et al., 2019)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Beijing Key Laboratory of Vegetable Germplasm Improvement
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Engineering Planning and Design, China

Delayed flowering time.
( Hong et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, South Korea

Establishment of maternal haploid induction. Doubled haploid technology is used to obtain homozygous lines in a single generation. This technique significantly accelerates the crop breeding trajectory.
( Tian et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Beijing Key Laboratory of Vegetable Germplasm Improvement, China

Traits related to herbicide tolerance

Tribenuron
( Tian et al., 2018 )

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

Herbicide-resistance (ALS-targeting).
( Shi et al., 2023 )

Henan Biological Breeding Center Co.
The Shennong Laboratory, China

Traits related to product color/flavour

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

Albino phenotype.
( Phad et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Plant Biotechnology Research Center, India

Traits related to storage performance

Reduced fruit flesh browning. The browning of eggplant berry flesh after cutting has a negative impact on fruit quality for both industrial transformation and fresh consumption.
( Maioli et al., 2020 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

University of Torino, Italy
Instituto de Biologica Molecular y Celular de Plantas (IBMCP)
Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain

Enhanced oleic acid to linoleic acid ratio. This adjusted ratio can improve the shelf life of peanut oil.
( Rajyaguru et al., 2024 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Junagadh Agricultural University, India

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Traits related to biotic stress tolerance

Traits related to abiotic stress tolerance

Traits related to improved food/feed quality

Traits related to increased plant yield and growth

Traits related to industrial utilization

Traits related to herbicide tolerance

Traits related to product color/flavour

Traits related to storage performance