Reduction of Prussic Acid in Sorghum through CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Genome Editing
Status
Ongoing
Start Year
2024
End Year
2028
Project Description
This research initiative (2024–2028) is a collaborative effort led by Erick Anoka (ASARI-UM6P) and Valentine Otang Ntui (AGC-UM6P) in Morocco.
Area of Focus
Agricultural Biotechnology and Livestock Safety
Target Organisms
Trait(s)
Prussic acid reduction
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Developing Disease-Resistant Eggplant Varieties via CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing
Status
Ongoing
Start Year
2025
End Year
2029
Project Description
Led by Dr. Valentine Otang Ntui at the African Genome Center (AGC) within the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), this project aims to revolutionize Moroccan eggplant cultivation. By utilizing CRISPR/Cas9 technology, researchers are targeting speci
Area of Focus
Agricultural Biotechnology & Functional Genomics.
Trait(s)
Bacterial and fungal resistance
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Developing Cochineal-Resistant Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) via CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing.
Status
Ongoing
Start Year
2025
End Year
2029
Project Description
Since 2014, the wild cochineal insect has decimated over 120,000 hectares of prickly pear cactus in Morocco, causing near 100% crop loss in some regions.
Area of Focus
Plant Biotechnology & Biotic Stress Resilience
Trait(s)
Cochineal resistance
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Improving the shelf life of tomatoes
Trait(s)
Longer shelf life
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Boosting beta carotene content in sweet potatoes through genome editing
Trait(s)
Boosting beta carotene
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Development of CRISPR-Cas9-Edited Higher-Yielding Drought and Salt Tolerant Rice Varieties
Trait(s)
Drought and salt tolerance
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Development of Improved Yam Varieties with Yam Mosaic Virus Resistance using CRISPR-Cas9 Editing
Trait(s)
Yam Mosaic Virus Resistance
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Enhancing Post-Harvest Efficiency via CRISPR/Cas9
Status
Ongoing
Start Year
2024
End Year
2028
Project Description
This project focuses on using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing to develop a new variety of Egusi melon (Cucumeropsis mannii) that lacks a hard seed coat (integument).
Area of Focus
Agricultural Biotechnology and Post-Harvest Innovation
Trait(s)
Seed coatless egusi melon
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BioFort-Africa: Enhancing Nutritional Quality in Rice via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing
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Status
Ongoing
Start Year
2024
End Year
2028
Project Description
This project (2024–2028) is a cutting-edge research and development initiative aimed at tackling "hidden hunger" in Africa—a condition where people consume enough calories but lack essential micronutrients.
Area of Focus
Nutritional Biofortification
Target Organisms
Trait(s)
Increased nutritional quality
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Advancing Potato Heat Tolerance through CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing
Status
Completed
Start Year
2024
End Year
2024
Project Description
The project utilizes CRISPR/Cas9 technology—a precise "molecular scissors" tool—to edit the genetic blueprint of local potato varieties. Most commercial potatoes are highly sensitive to heat; temperatures above $25^\circ\text{C}$ typically lead to signifi
Area of Focus
Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security
Target Organisms
Trait(s)
Tolerance to heat
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