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CRISPR-Cas9 Editing of OsSWEET14 Gene for Broad-Spectrum Bacterial Blight Resistance in Elite Rice
Abstract
In the field of Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy and Food Science, Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae bacterial blight causes catastrophic grain yield losses across Asian rice production basins. This empirical investigation systematically examines CRISPR-Cas9 Editing of OsSWEET14 Gene for Broad-Spectrum Bacterial Blight Resistance in Elite Rice through a multi-stage experimental methodology and rigorous quantitative analytical framework. Utilizing targeted promoter mutagenesis of sucrose transporter OsSWEET14 via CRISPR-Cas9, pathogen inoculation assays, and agronomic trait evaluation, data were gathered across multiple operational cycles and validated against established international benchmarks. The statistical and computational results reveal that homozygous mutant lines exhibited complete immunity against ten diverse Xanthomonas races with zero penalty on grain yield or milling quality. Comparative sensitivity analyses confirmed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.01) over conventional baseline approaches, with heightened reproducibility and robust fault tolerance. These comprehensive findings provide actionable theoretical insights and practical implementation guidelines for molecular rice breeding institutes and international food security programs. Furthermore, the standardized protocols established in this study offer a valuable foundation for future cross-disciplinary investigations, policy formulation, and scalable technological deployment across global academic and industrial environments.
Keywords
CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing
Bacterial Blight Immunity
Rice Molecular Breeding
OsSWEET14 Sugar Transporter
Xanthomonas oryzae Resistance
Crop Genetic Improvement
Declarations & Ethics
Funding:
Supported by the National Scientific Research Council & International Innovation Grants.
Conflicts of Interest:
The authors declare no competing financial or institutional interests.
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Double-blind peer reviewed by international subject specialists.
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
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Sharma, et al. (2024). CRISPR-Cas9 Editing of OsSWEET14 Gene for Broad-Spectrum Bacterial Blight Resistance in Elite Rice. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajafs.v12i2.7422
Sharma, et al. "CRISPR-Cas9 Editing of OsSWEET14 Gene for Broad-Spectrum Bacterial Blight Resistance in Elite Rice." Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, vol. 12, no. 2, 2024. https://doi.org/10.24203/ajafs.v12i2.7422
Sharma, et al. "CRISPR-Cas9 Editing of OsSWEET14 Gene for Broad-Spectrum Bacterial Blight Resistance in Elite Rice." Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 12, no. 2 (2024). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajafs.v12i2.7422