Fabio Fornara

CRISPR-Cas9 Induced Knockout of BEL5 in Tetraploid Potato: Optimized Methodology via Repeated de novo Regeneration and Impact on Tuberization

This study knocks out the BEL5 gene in tetraploid potato using CRISPR-Cas9, showing delayed tuberization but comparable yields, and develops improved gene editing methodology for polyploid crops.

Developing a Molecular Toolkit to ENABLE all to apply CRISPR/Cas9-based Gene Editing in planta

The paper develops a CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing toolkit for transient and stable plant transformation, validated in rice and Arabidopsis, to improve access in low-income regions.

The proximal proteome of FLOWERING LOCUS T LIKE 1 during rice panicle development suggests cell-to-cell mobility features

The paper develops a proximity labeling protocol to study FTL1 interactome in rice panicles, identifying proteins involved in trafficking and transcription, and showing FTL1's cell-to-cell mobility.

Impact of mutations in the HEADING DATE 1 gene on transcription and cell wall composition of rice

This study investigates how mutations in the HEADING DATE 1 gene affect rice transcription and cell wall composition under different day length conditions.

Reversion of the photoperiod dependence of flowering in rice with synthetic Hd1-microProteins

This study uses synthetic microProteins to alter photoperiod dependence in rice, enabling earlier flowering under long-day conditions but affecting grain yield.