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Demonstrates enhanced bacterial blight resistance in rice mutants, suggesting potential for improving crop resilience.
Genome editing to insert an inhibitory element into the 5' untranslated region of the stearoyl-acyl carrier protein desaturase gene OsSSI2 fine-tuned fatty acid composition, creating mutants with enhanced bacterial blight resistance while maintaining normal growth and yield.
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