Jie Huang , Haomin Chen

Hainan Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
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Journal of Tea Science Research, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 3   doi: 10.5376/jtsr.2024.14.0015
Received: 17 Apr., 2024    Accepted: 28 May, 2024    Published: 12 Jun., 2024

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Huang J., and Chen H.M., 2024, CRISPR revolution: precision breeding for enhanced tea quality and disease resistance, Journal of Tea Science Research, 14(3): 160-168 (doi: 10.5376/jtsr.2024.14.0015)

CRISPR/Cas genome editing has shown immense potential in agricultural applications, including improving crop quality and disease resistance. CRISPR/Cas9 and its variants have successfully introduced targeted modifications in plant genomes, enhancing traits such as pathogen resistance and nutritional quality. The application of CRISPR technology in tea breeding has already demonstrated promising results, enabling the cultivation of disease-resistant tea plants and improving tea quality through precise genetic modifications. The CRISPR revolution has opened new avenues for precision breeding in tea, providing a powerful and efficient method to enhance tea quality and disease resistance. By leveraging the advanced capabilities of the CRISPR/Cas system, this study seeks to develop tea varieties with improved traits, addressing the challenges of crop quality and disease management in tea production. Future research should focus on optimizing CRISPR technology and addressing potential limitations to fully harness the benefits of this revolutionary technology in tea breeding.

CRISPR technology; Precision breeding; Tea quality; Disease resistance; Genome editing