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

Visualization of the early stages of Cassava bacterial blight (CBB) infection in vivo. CBB is caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Manihotis.
( Veley et al., 2021 )

SDN2
CRISPR/Cas

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, USA
National Root Crops Research Institute, Nigeria

Viral resistance: reduced cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) symptom severity and incidence. CBSD threatens cassava production in West Africa and is a major constraint on cassava production in East and Central Africa.
(Gomez et al., 2019)

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

University of California
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, USA

Rapid detection of Sclerotium rolfsii, the causal agent of stem and root rot disease. This technique is effective for identification of pathogens, with potential for on-site testing.
( Changtor et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Naresuan University, Thailand

Traits related to improved food/feed quality

High-amylose content (up to 56% in apparent amylose content) and resistant starch (up to 35%).
( Luo et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Chinese Academy of Sciences
Shanghai Sanshu Biotechnology Co.,
Guangxi Subtropical Crops Research Institute, China

Fine-tuning sugar content. Consumer preference varies along regional, cultural, and age lines, thus the solution is to create a continuum of phenotypic “taste” changes
( Xing et al., 2020 )

Chinese Academy of Sciences
China Agricultural University, China

Attenuated toxic cyanogen production. Cassava produces toxic cyanogenic compounds and requires food processing for safe consumption.
( Gomez et al., 2021 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

University of California
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Chan-Zuckerberg BioHub, 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

Reduce or eliminate amylose content in root starch. Amylose influences the physicochemical properties of starch during cooking and processing.
( Bull et al., 2018 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Institute of Molecular Plant Biology, Switzerland

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

Increased phosphorus and anthocyanin content.
( Zhang et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Shenyang Agricultural University
Ministry of Education, China

Increased phosphorus content and improved fruit quality.
( Zhang et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Shenyang Agricultural University
Ministry of Education, 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

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

Faster seedling growth.
( Zhou et al., 2018 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

University of Maryland, 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

Transformation of a climbing woody perennial, developing axillary inflorescences after many years of juvenility, into a compact plant with rapid terminal flower and fruit development.
( Varkonyi-Gasic et al., 2022 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

The New Zealand Institute for Plant &
Food Research Limited (Plant &
Food Research), University of Auckland, New Zealand

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

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

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Huazhong Agricultural University
Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

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

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

China Agricultural University, China

Traits related to industrial utilization

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

Accelerate flowering, a rare event under glasshouse conditions. Modified starch.
( Bull et al., 2018 )

SDN3
CRISPR/Cas

Institute of Molecular Plant Biology, Switzerland

Traits related to herbicide tolerance

Herbicide tolerance: glyphosate
(Hummel et al., 2017)

SDN3
CRISPR/Cas

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis, USA

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.
( Wilson et al., 2019 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

NIAB EMR, UK

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

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

Traits related to storage performance

Extended root shelf-life, which decreases its wastage.
( Mukami et al., 2023 )

SDN1
CRISPR/Cas

Kenyatta University
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology
Pwani University Kilifi, Kenya

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

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Traits related to increased plant yield and growth

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Traits related to herbicide tolerance

Traits related to product color/flavour

Traits related to storage performance