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  • Multicellular organism development has long been studied, but critical regulatory events remain difficult to observe directly.
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  • Synthetic biology integrates observational and molecular approaches, enabling the study of novel morphologies and developmental processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review novel synthetic biology techniques for tracing cell differentiation and decoding cellular molecular states.
  • To highlight the application of CRISPR/Cas9 and phage integrases in high spatiotemporal resolution studies.
  • To advocate for the adoption and expansion of these tools in plant biology research.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology for precise genetic manipulation and lineage tracing.
  • Employing phage integrases for stable genetic marking and monitoring of cell differentiation.
  • Developing and applying high-resolution spatiotemporal methods to decode cellular states during development.

Main Results:

  • A variety of new techniques have been developed using CRISPR/Cas9 and phage integrases.
  • These tools allow tracing of cell differentiation over diverse timescales.
  • The methods enable decoding of cellular molecular states with high spatiotemporal resolution, primarily demonstrated in animal models.

Conclusions:

  • Synthetic biology tools offer powerful new ways to investigate complex developmental processes.
  • The successful application in animals suggests significant potential for plant biology.
  • Adopting and adapting these techniques can advance our understanding of plant development and facilitate targeted genetic recoding.