Because the sugarcane plant is pretty big and uses water very efficiently, it’s a prime candidate to produce various bioproducts. But, notably, it is useful in producing biofuel. Currently, Sugarcane is used to produce almost 40% of global biofuels.
Three transgenic lines with varying levels of LG1 co-editing (12%, 53%, and 95%) were cultivated under greenhouse and field conditions. These trials revealed that as the co-editing frequency increased, the leaf inclination angle became more upright. The most notable results were observed in the line with 12% co-editing, which caused a 56% decrease in the leaf inclination angle and an 18% increase in dry biomass yield.
The implications of this research are profound and can mark a significant milestone in editing crops. It shows how a genetic tool can optimize leaf architecture, opening up an exciting new avenue for enhancing biomass yield, a critical factor for many different crop plants.
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