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CRISPR-Cas9 Induced Knockout of BEL5 in Tetraploid Potato: Optimized Methodology via Repeated de novo Regeneration and Impact on Tuberization
Andrea Zounková, Daniele Chirivì, Adéla Přibylová…·Petra Mašková
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.
DOI 10.64898/2026.07.21.739726