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Nanoparticles successfully deliver genetic material to plants via roots


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Published in Science and Technology on Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 17:42 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement. The research is published in Nature Plants.

The article from MSN discusses a breakthrough in plant biotechnology where researchers have successfully used nanoparticles to deliver genetic material into plants through their roots. This innovative method, developed by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, involves using silica nanoparticles coated with DNA to penetrate the root cells of plants like Arabidopsis and lettuce. This technique could revolutionize genetic engineering in plants by providing a non-invasive way to introduce new traits, such as resistance to diseases or environmental stresses, without the need for traditional, more invasive methods like Agrobacterium-mediated transformation or gene guns. The approach not only simplifies the process but also potentially reduces the risk of unintended genetic changes, offering a more precise and controlled way to enhance plant characteristics for agriculture, environmental management, and other applications.

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