This book highlights the transformative impact of CRISPR-Cas9 in modern agriculture. It explains how this precise and efficient gene-editing technology enhances crop resilience to biotic stresses like pests, pathogens, and viruses, as well as abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, heat, and cold. By targeting key genes responsible for plant defense and stress responses, CRISPR enables the development of high-yield, climate-resilient crops. The book emphasizes CRISPR’s simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and potential to improve global food security, making it a cornerstone of sustainable agricultural biotechnology.
This book highlights the transformative impact of CRISPR-Cas9 in modern agriculture. It explains how this precise and efficient gene-editing technology enhances crop resilience to biotic stresses like pests, pathogens, and viruses, as well as abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, heat, and cold.
Preface. Principles and Practices of CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing
Techniques. Molecular Mechanisms and Current Progress of CRISPR/Cas in Plant
Development. Genome Mapping and Gene Sequencing: Applications of CRISPR/Cas9
in Cereal Crops. CRISPR/Cas Design, DNA Repair Pathways, and Mutation
Analysis. CRISPR/Cas9 as an Effective Tool Used for the Improvement of Fruit
Crops. Ornamental Crops Improvement Using CRISPR/Cas9. Manipulating the
CRISPR/Cas Genome Editing Technology for Targeted Genome Mutagenesis in
Ornamental Plants. CRISPR/Cas9 Technology in Engineering Viral and Bacterial
Immunity in Agricultural Crops. Defence Mechanisms Developed by CRISPR/Cas in
Plants Against Abiotic and Biotic Stresses. Trends in CRISPR/Cas9 Editing
Technology as an Approach for Climate-Smart Agriculture. CRISPR/Cas9: An
Innovative Biotechnological Approach for the Improvement of Oilseeds.
Improvement of Vegetable Crops Using CRISPR-Cas9 as A Gene Editing Tool.
CRISPR-Cas Based Genome Editing Strategies Towards Adaptation of Rice Crop to
Disease Resistance. Advancement in CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing in Field of
Crop Improvement. Linking miRNAs and Nano-technology with CRISPR/Cas System
for Improvement of Agricultural Crops. Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues
Remained in CRISPR/Cas Genome Editing Technology. Index. About the Editors.
Abdul Basit is a Ph.D. researcher at the Department of Horticultural Science, Kyungpook National University, South Korea. He previously worked at the National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad, and the Climate Change Center, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar. Supported by Pakistani and Korean government scholarships, he has published 67+ articles and 17+ book chapters. He has participated in over 35 scientific events. His research focuses on molecular cytogenetics, plant genomics, breeding, stress physiology, and horticultural crop production.
Heba I. Mohamed is a Professor of Plant Physiology at Ain Shams University. Her research focuses on plant stress physiology, biochemistry, eco-friendly stress alleviation, and genetic diversity. She has edited nine books published by international publishers and has also published 40 book chapters, eight reviews, and over 140 research articles. She obtained Encouragement State Award in Basic Sciences (Biological Sciences) 2018 and has been listed among StanfordElseviers top 2% most influential scientists (20212024).
Syed Tanveer Shah is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Agriculture, Hazara University, and previously served over a decade in Horticulture at The University of Agriculture, Peshawar. He holds B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc (Hons), and Ph.D. degrees in Horticulture. Listed among H-indexbased scientists (202223), he has 60+ research articles, and 8+ book chapters. He has participated in 20+ scientific events. His expertise includes pomology, postharvest science, stress physiology, plant genomics, and horticultural crop production.
Mona FA Dawood is an Associate Professor at the Botany and Microbiology Department, Assiut University, Egypt. She earned her M.Sc and Ph.D. in abiotic stress and has published 50+ research articles, 5 reviews, 9 book chapters, and 10 conference abstracts. With an H-index of 21, she serves as editor and guest editor for reputed journals and has reviewed over 210 articles. In 2023, she was recognized among Stanford Universitys top 2% scientists worldwide.
