Blueberry hairy root transformation

R. rhizogenes Ar. A4 + leaf explants + 1/2 WPM → 46.7% (60d)

RUBY: 16-day visual selection

Cross-genotype: "Colossus" 85%, "Elliottii" 1.9%

WIND1+ipt: 7% plant regeneration

6 Vaccinium spp. tested

doi.org/10.64898/202...

#PlantBiotech #Blueberry

Katharina presenting her poster at #GCSB2026

Katharina is presenting her pigment engineering work at #GCSB2026. Check out P50 and read her recent review paper (doi.org/10.1111/plb....) to learn more
#SynBio #PlantBiotech #Yeast

🌲 40× efficiency boost in conifer genetic transformation

New root system (pRi2vGR106) achieves ~8% transformation in pine — no sterile culture needed.

Validated across 11 species (ginkgo, orchid, rose, cucumber).

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

#PlantBiotech #Conifers #ForestGenomics

🌾 Exciting news — we're now offering gene editing & transformation services for Leymus chinensis (Chinese Wild Rye)!
✂️ CRISPR knockout
🌱 Agrobacterium transformation
📦 Deliver in 6–8 months

DM or drop a comment if you're curious!
#PlantBiotech #CRISPR #GeneEditing #Grassland

This paper articulates a practical pathway for a large-scale collaborative mechanism—guided by national strategy—that integrates innovation, empowers industry, and activates support chains.
doi.org/10.59717/j.x...
#lifesciences #biobreeding #plantbiotech

🌿 Mutation of the SnGAME4 gene triggers a metabolic pathway rerouting. ❌ Solasodine glycosides (Decreased) ✅ Diosgenin derivatives (Accumulated)
Detailed MS/MS analysis confirms the structural shift in green fruits. 👇
#GeneEditing #PlantBiotech #Metabolism #ScienceUpdate

#SeedBio
Optimized protocol boosts pepper Zunla-1 regeneration; CaREF1 peptide raises success rate to 55.0%, aiding transformation.
Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/see...
#PepperRegeneration #PlantBiotech

📣 Final Call for Papers — Cas12-mediated Genome Editing in Plants

Submit research, reviews & tech advances on Cas12 variants, delivery systems, gene analysis & big data for crop improvement.

🗓️ Deadline: Nov 30, 2025

https://ow.ly/zYLk50XtlKf

#Cas12 #PlantBiotech

🧬 GRAPE: Plant genome editing on steroids! 🚀 Zhu et al. crack the code for lightning-fast genetic variation screening – 100k variants, one leaf, just 4 days! 🌿 #Genomics #ScienceBreakthrough #PlantBiotech https://emmecola.github.io/genomics-daily

#MPB
Study identifies key berberine biosynthetic genes (BaNCS4, Ba6OMT4, Ba4'OMT2 & BaSOMT1) in Berberis amurensis. Ba4'OMT2 shows superior catalytic efficiency for synthetic biology applications.
Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/mpb...
#PlantBiotech

#MPB
New tissue culture-free method transforms medicinal plants (51.7% efficiency) using optimized Agrobacterium & mechanical damage.
Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/mpb...
#PlantBiotech #MedicinalPlants

🧬 Dr. Nipuni Peththa Thanthrige producing antimalarial peptides in plants!
Using cowpea & N. benthamiana as biofactories.
Recently trained at CSIRO on stable cowpea transformation.
Co-chairing Genetics session at ASPS 2025! #PlantBiotech #Malaria

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🇨🇦 #Canada is at the forefront of #plant #biotechnology, shaping guidelines for genome editing and beyond. This new collection explores the science, regulation, and social dimensions of the field
#Biotech #PlantBiotech #Genomics #AgTech #Science
cdnsciencepub.com/topic/gen-pl...

Ultra-short RNA insertions offer scalable, cost-effective gene silencing for agriculture A team of researchers from the Spanish National Research Council has made a significant advance in plant biotechnology by developing a new method for silencing genes. The novel technique uses ultra-short ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequences carried by genetically modified viruses to achieve genetic silencing, allowing the customization of plant traits. The work, published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal, opens up new avenues for crop improvement, functional genomics, and sustainable agriculture.

✨Spanish scientists unlock plant superpowers! 🧬 Tiny viral messengers silence genes, customizing traits for better crops & a greener future! 🌱 #PlantBiotech

Source: phys.org/news/2025-08-ultra-short...

Genetic diversity and population structure of 128 waxy maize germplasms based on SNP molecular markers <p xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" dir="auto" id="d5885689e170"> <b>[Objective]</b> To explore the genetic diversity and population structure of waxy mai...

📗 'Genetic diversity and population structure of 128 waxy maize germplasms based on SNP molecular markers' - an article from the Journal of #SouthernAgriculture on #ScienceOpen:

🔗 www.scienceopen.com/document?vid...

🖇️ #MaizeResearch #CropGenetics #PlantBiotech #AgGenomics

New disarmed Agrobacterium strains & CRISPR tools boost plant transformation! #PlantBiotech
Details: doi.org/10.1016/j.bidere.2025.100001

🪑Early this morning Luis Rubio, CBGP Principle Investigator, co-chaired the session 'Engineering plant-microbe traits' 🛠️

🗣️He also presented his talk "Bioengineering nitrogen fixation in plants", a key topic in today’s plant science and agricultural innovation 🌿

#ISMPMI2025 #PlantBiotech

🍽️🌱Today's menu from the CBGP researachers at the @ismpmi.bsky.social :

- The best plant science. Stay tuned! 👇

#PlantScience #SustainableAgriculture #PlantBiotech #Agroecology #ISMPMI2025

🧑‍🔬 On Thursday, Luis Rubio will be co-chairing the session “Engineering plant-microbe traits”, highlighting innovation in agri-biotech.
#PlantBiotech #2025ISMPMI

Replacing RuBisCO with PEPC via MOG cycle could boost photosynthesis efficiency! #PlantBiotech #PhotosynthesisInnovation
Details: doi.org/10.1016/j.bidere.2025.100006

New disarmed hypervirulent Agrobacterium strains + CRISPR tools boost plant transformation! Revolutionizing biotech workflows. #Agrobacterium #SynBio #PlantBiotech
Details: doi.org/10.1016/j.bidere.2025.100001

#GrassResearch

Research optimized Agrobacterium -mediated transformation of Trifolium alexandrinum! Parameters like inoculation time were adjusted, improving efficiency. 🌟

#PlantBiotech #ForageCrop

Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/...

https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gkaf136 No description available

New RNA tech: Custom dsRNAs from siRNAs beat Cucumber mosaic virus! 🌱🔬 #PlantBiotech PMID:40103224, Nucleic Acids Res 2025, @NAR_Open @OTSociety @NAR_Open https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gkaf136 #Medsky #Pharmsky #RNA #ASHG #ESHG 🧪

De novo RNA base editing in plant organelles with engineered synthetic P-type PPR editing factors Abstract. In plant mitochondria and chloroplasts, cytidine-to-uridine RNA editing is necessary for the production of functional proteins. While natural PLS

🚀 New publication from the team led by Kamel Hammani in Nucleic Acid Research ! They engineered synthetic RNA editors to precisely rewrite organellar RNAs in plants.
🔗 academic.oup.com/nar/article/...
#PlantBiotech #RNAediting #Chloroplast

Strawberry HT synthesis elucidated, G-DG cycle found, FaCXE7 boosts HT & affects growth #PlantBiotech @OxfordJournals
Details: doi.org/10.1093/hr/u...

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say Fruit variety developed in Norwich remains fresh for up to 12 hours after being peeled

www.theguardian.com/science/2025... #plantbiotech gene edited crops are advancing, big potential to reduce post harvest losses

Tobacco bioreactors boost protein yields. #PlantBiotech
Details: spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/bdr.0047

Tobacco bioreactors boost protein yields via subcellular targeting. #PlantBiotech
Details: spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/bdr.0047

Attending #PAG32? Swing by BTI's booth #502 to meet Qingzhen Jiang and explore the exciting work from our Center for Plant Biotechnology Research (CPBR)! youtube.com/shorts/a3CFc... 🧪

#PlantScience #PlantBiotech #InnovationInScience

2025 Plant Science Symposium | ufplants Join us for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium, a free two-day event in Gainesville, FL. Virtual participation available!

Abstract submissions are still open for the 9th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium (Deadline: Friday 20th December 2024)! Share your research and join us in advancing the field of plant science. More info: tinyurl.com/UFPSS

#PlantScience #Symposium #PlantPathology #Agronomy #PlantBiotech #PlantPhys