Redesigning petal shape, size, and color in soybean reveals unexpected phenotypes for floral organ development
Nicole Szeluga, Noor Al-Bader, Samantha Pelletier, Kylie Weis, Arielle Johnson, Noah Fahlgren, Mikhaela Neequaye, Gus Vogt, Ryan DelPercio, Patricia Baldrich, Kelsey J.R.P. Byers, Blake C. Meyers, Margaret H. Frank
This study modifies soybean floral traits using CRISPR to enhance pollinator attraction, revealing unexpected gene regulatory mechanisms and providing tools for hybrid seed production.
bioRxiv · Jun 5, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology