Traditional breeding techniques are proven, but additional knowledge learned from genome sequencing provides vast new data that might help identify gene targets for improving cotton sustainability. CRISPR/Cas9 provides a powerful tool for precision cotton breeding. Here, we discuss the opportunities and challenges of genome sequencing and editing for cotton improvement.
Keywords: CRISPR/Cas9; biotechnology; cotton; crop improvement; gene editing; genome; sequencing.
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