CRISPR-Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of the flowering repressor gene 𝑉𝑐𝐶𝐸𝑁𝑇𝑅𝑂𝑅𝐴𝐷𝐼𝐴𝐿𝐼𝑆 (𝑉𝑐𝐶𝐸𝑁) induces early flowering in tetraploid highbush blueberry | Synapse
March 3, 2026
CRISPR-Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of the flowering repressor gene 𝑉𝑐𝐶𝐸𝑁𝑇𝑅𝑂𝑅𝐴𝐷𝐼𝐴𝐿𝐼𝑆 (𝑉𝑐𝐶𝐸𝑁) induces early flowering in tetraploid highbush blueberry
Key Points
Early flowering is induced by the mutation of the flowering repressor gene using crispr-cas9 technology, facilitating faster crop cycles.
Significant advancements were observed following the gene editing of 𝑉𝑐𝐶𝐸𝑁 in tetraploid highbush blueberry.
Analysis of gene mutations revealed that modified plants flower earlier than their non-modified counterparts under similar conditions.
These findings may enable enhanced cultivation strategies for blueberries, benefiting growers in terms of yield and efficiency.