Abstract:
Compositions and methods are provided for regulated expression of a guide RNA/Cas endonuclease system in a plant cell, plant and seed. Compositions and methods are also provided for genome modification of a target sequence in the genome of a plant or plant cell. The methods and compositions employ a regulated guide RNA/Cas endonuclease system to provide an effective system for modifying or altering target sites within the genome of a plant, plant cell or seed.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are provided for the improvement of homology-directed repair of a double strand break in a plant cell, using concatemers of heterologous polynucleotides that are flanked by sequences capable of sequence hybridization with a guide RNA. In some aspects, the double strand break is created by an RNA-guided Cas endonuclease. The homology-directed repair of the double-strand break may include incorporation of a heterologous polynucleotide, for example a gene encoding a trait of agronomic importance. The homology-directed repair of the double-strand break may occur as a result of template-directed repair using a heterologous polynucleotide as a repair template.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are provided for the improvement of homology-directed repair of a double strand break in a plant cell, via the use of a polynucleotide comprising sequences homologous to the target site. In some aspects, the double strand break is created by an RNA-guided Cas endonuclease. The homology-directed repair of the double-strand break may include incorporation of a heterologous polynucleotide, for example a gene encoding a trait of agronomic importance. The homology-directed repair of the double-strand break may occur as a result of template-directed repair using a polynucleotide repair template.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods are provided for genome modification of a target sequence in the genome of a plant or plant cell, without incorporating a selectable transgene marker. The methods and compositions employ a guide polynucleotide / Cas endonuclease system to provide an effective system for modifying or altering target sites within the genome of a plant, plant cell or seed, without incorporating a selectable transgene marker. Once a genomic target site is identified, a variety of methods can be employed to further modify the target sites such that they contain a variety of polynucleotides of interest. Breeding methods and methods for selecting plants utilizing a guide polynucleotide / Cas endonuclease system are also disclosed. Compositions and methods are also provided for editing a nucleotide sequence in the genome of a cell, without incorporating a selectable transgene marker.
Abstract:
Methods for producing in a plant a complex transgenic trait locus comprising at least two altered target sequences in a genomic region of interest are disclosed. The methods involve the use of two or more double-strand-break- inducing agents, each of which can cause a double-strand break in a target sequence in the genomic region of interest which results in an alteration in the target sequence. Also disclosed are complex transgenic trait loci in plants. A complex transgenic trait locus comprises at least two altered target sequences that are genetically linked to a polynucleotide of interest. Plants, plant cells, plant parts, and seeds comprising one or more complex transgenic trait loci are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Artificial plant minichromosomes comprising a functional centromere which specifically bind centromeric protein C (CENPC) and methods for making such minichromosomes are described.
Abstract:
Artificial plant minichromosomes comprising a functional centromere which specifically bind centromeric protein C (CENPC) and methods for making such minichromosomes are described.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods are provided for the excision and replacement of an endogenous polynucleotide, such as a gene, using CRISPR-Cas systems. In some aspects, the gene is flanked by specific nucleotides that are targets of homology-directed repair, for the insertion of a replacement polynucleotide. Also provided are methods and compositions for replacement of polynucleotides in genomes comprising highly repetitive regions, and for improving the phenotype of an organism.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods are provided for restoring function to a non-functional gene product in the genome of a cell. The methods and compositions employ a guide polynucleotide /Cas endonuclease system to restore function to a non-functional gene product and to provide an effective system for modifying or altering target sites within the genome of a plant, plant cell or seed. The present disclosure also describes methods for modifying a nucleotide sequence in the genome of a cell using a restored functional selectable marker, as well as methods for editing a nucleotide sequence in the genome a cell without introducing a polynucleotide modification template into said cell. Compositions and methods are also provided for DNA free delivery of Cas endonucleases, sgRNAs and guide RNA/Cas complexes.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods are provided for genome modification of a target sequence in the genome of a plant or plant cell. The methods and compositions employ a guide RNA/Cas endonuclease system to provide an effective system for modifying or altering target sites within the genome of a plant, plant cell or seed. Also provided are compositions and methods employing a guide polynucleotide/Cas endonuclease system for genome modification of a nucleotide sequence in the genome of a cell or organism, for gene editing, and/or for inserting or deleting a polynucleotide of interest into or from the genome of a cell or organism. Once a genomic target site is identified, a variety of methods can be employed to further modify the target sites such that they contain a variety of polynucleotides of interest. Breeding methods and methods for selecting plants utilizing a two component RNA guide and Cas endonuclease system are also disclosed. Compositions and methods are also provided for editing a nucleotide sequence in the genome of a cell.