CRISPR Drought Resilient Crops refer to genetically modified crops using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to enhance their ability to maintain yield during periods of extreme water scarcity.
Addressing global food security challenges posed by climate change, particularly in regions experiencing increasing frequency of extreme weather events leading to prolonged periods of water scarcity.
By targeting specific genes that regulate stomatal closure and root depth, the edited plants can better manage water use and access deeper soil moisture reserves, thus maintaining productivity under drought conditions.
Involves precise gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 technology followed by conventional plant breeding techniques or direct genome modification.
Initial steps include identifying and selecting target genes for modification, designing guide RNAs, and performing CRISPR-Cas9 edits. Subsequent steps involve screening edited plants for desired traits, crossing with parent lines, and conducting field trials to validate performance under drought conditions.
Field units draw low hundreds of watts; fabrication is energy-intensive due to vacuum baking processes required for gene editing tools.
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