M.-J. Cho

Editing cis-regulatory elements towards generating rice stomatal morphological variation for adaptation to broad and dynamic environments

This study edits cis-regulatory elements in rice to generate stomatal density variation, linking morphological changes to physiological traits and drought response.

Multiplexed CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis of rice PSBS1 non-coding sequences for transgene-free overexpression

This study uses CRISPR/Cas9 to generate transgene-free overexpression alleles of rice PSBS1, showing increased protein abundance and improved water-use efficiency.

Dosage differences in 12-OXOPHYTODIENOATE REDUCTASE genes modulate wheat primary root growth

This study identifies OPRIII genes in wheat that modulate root architecture and grain yield under water stress through jasmonic acid signaling.

Improvement of Gene Delivery and Mutation Efficiency in the CRISPR-Cas9 Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genomics System via Biolistics

This study improves CRISPR-Cas9 mutation efficiency in wheat by optimizing gold particle size and heat treatment conditions.

Impact of temperature and time on DNA-free Cas9-ribonucleoprotein mediated gene editing in wheat protoplasts and immature embryos

This study improves DNA-free Cas9-RNP gene editing in wheat by optimizing temperature and time, achieving efficient gene knockouts without exogenous DNA.

Paralog editing tunes rice stomatal density to maintain photosynthesis and improve drought tolerance

The paper edits paralogs of STOMAGEN in rice to reduce stomatal density, improving drought tolerance without compromising photosynthesis.

CRISPR-Cas9-mediated knockout of CYP79D1 and CYP79D2 in cassava attenuates toxic cyanogen production

This study uses CRISPR-Cas9 to knockout CYP79D1 and CYP79D2 in cassava, reducing cyanide production and improving food safety.

Bacterium-Enabled Transient Gene Activation by Artificial Transcription Factor for Resolving Gene Regulation in Maize

The paper uses synthetic TAL effectors delivered by bacteria to activate the maize gene gl3, revealing its role in cuticular wax biosynthesis and identifying downstream genes involved in this process.

Screening of Cultivars for Tissue Culture Response and Establishment of Genetic Transformation in a High-yielding and Disease-resistant Cultivar of Theobroma cacao

The paper establishes tissue culture and genetic transformation methods for a high-yielding, disease-resistant Theobroma cacao cultivar and identifies factors improving T-DNA delivery and somatic embryogenesis.

Efficient isolation of protoplasts from rice calli with pause points and its application in transient gene expression and genome editing assays

This paper introduces a method for isolating rice protoplasts from calli with pause points, enabling flexible transfection and genome editing assays.

High Aspect Ratio Nanomaterials Enable Delivery of Functional Genetic Material Without DNA Integration in Mature Plants

This study shows high aspect ratio nanomaterials can deliver functional genetic material to plants without DNA integration, using multiple species and demonstrating siRNA gene silencing.