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

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

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

Improved drought and salt tolerance.
( Zhang et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Northeast Forestry University
Chinese Academy of Forestry
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Nanjing Forestry University, China

Traits related to improved food/feed quality

High-oleic acid content. Oleic acid has increased oxidative stability compared to linolenic and linoleic acid, improving fuel stability and the oil's suitability for high-temperature food applications, for example frying.
( Jarvis et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Illinois State University
University of North Texas
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

Traits related to increased plant yield and growth

Bushy phenotype and increased tiller production.
( Liu et al., 2017 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Iowa State University, USA

Improve biomass yield and salinity tolerance.
( Guan et al., 2020 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

China Agricultural University
Shandong institute of agricultural sustainable development
Beijing Sure Academy of Biosciences, China
Oklahoma State University, USA

Induced erect leaf habit and shoot growth for a more efficient light penetration into lower canopy layers.
( Fladung et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Thünen Institute of Forest Genetics, Germany

Increased formation of adventitious roots (ARs). The formation of ARs is extremely important to the large-scale vegetative propagation of elite genotypes in many economically important woody species.
( Ran et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Nanjing Forestry University
Yangzhou University, China

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

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

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

South China Agricultural University, China

More and longer lateral roots, more xylem and increased development of secondary vascular tissues: plants more suitable for biofuel and bioenergy production.
(An et al., 2023)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Zhejiang A &
F University, China

Late flowering phenotype.
( Liu et al., 2024 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

China Agricultural University, China

Traits related to industrial utilization

35% reduction in lignin. Fourfold increase in cellulose-to-glucose conversion upon limited saccharification. Efficient saccharification is hindered by the presence of lignin in the secondary-thickened cell walls.
( de Vries et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Ghent University
VIB Center for Plant Systems Biology, Belgium

Reduced lignin content and increased sugar release upon saccharification.
( De Meester et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Ghent University
VIB Center for Plant Systems Biology, Belgium

Improved saccharification efficiency by an altered cell wall architecture.
( Nayeri et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Shahid Beheshti University
University of Tabriz, Iran

Tailoring poplar lignin without yield penalty. Reduced recalcitrance.
( De Meester et al., 2020 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Ghent University
VIB Center for Plant Systems Biology
VIB Metabolomics Core, Belgium

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

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

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, South Korea

Bio-fuel production: Reduced lignin content and improved sugar release.
(Park et al., 2017)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Noble Research Institute, USA

Reduced lignin content and S (syringyl lignin)/G (guaiacyl lignin) (S/G) ratio alteration to reduce cell wall recalcitrance and improve bioethanol production. Lignin is a major component of secondary cell walls and contributes to the recalcitrance problem during fermentation.
( Park et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
BioEnergy Science Center
University of Tennessee, USA

Stem wood discoloration due to lignin reduction.
( Zhou et al., 2015 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

University of Georgia, USA

Complete reproductive sterility to prevent the spread of highly domesticated, exotic or genetically modified organisms into wild populations.
( Azeez et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Michigan Technological University, USA

Modified wood composition with traits desirable for fiber pulping and lower carbon emissions. The edited wood could bring efficiencies, bioeconomic opportunities and environmental benefits.
( Sulis et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

North Carolina State University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Beihua University
Northeast Forestry University, China

Traits related to product color/flavour

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

Albino phenotype
( Fan et al., 2015 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Southwest University
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Purple color.
( Xu et al., 2019 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Nanjing Agricultural University, China

Color modification due to reduced anthocyanin accumulation.
( Klimek-Chodacka et al., 2018 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland
East Carolina University
University of Maryland, USA

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

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

College of Horticulture, China

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Traits related to biotic stress tolerance

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Traits related to improved food/feed quality

Traits related to increased plant yield and growth

Traits related to industrial utilization

Traits related to product color/flavour