Synthetic genetic circuits as a means of reprogramming plant roots
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Scientists have successfully engineered synthetic genetic circuits in Arabidopsis plants, allowing for the predictable alteration of lateral root density without affecting normal plant growth. This breakthrough enables future success in implementing combinatorial circuits in complex biological systems.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Engineering synthetic genetic circuits to reprogram plant root growth American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Aug 11, 2022 · first to report
- Synthetic genetic circuits could help plants adapt to climate change Stanford University · Aug 11, 2022
- Synthetic genetic circuits reprogram plant roots DOE/US Department of Energy · Oct 26, 2022