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  • Genetics
  • Ecology

Background:

  • Traditional molecular biology experiments often lack real-world ecological context.
  • Diversifying sampling locations offers benefits but may not fully address experimental limitations.
  • The CRISPR revolution has democratized advanced genetic engineering techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and demonstrate an approach for conducting hypothesis-based experiments directly in natural environments.
  • To integrate advanced molecular techniques with field-based research for enhanced biological insights.
  • To overcome the limitations of controlled laboratory settings by bringing experimentation to nature.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a mobile laboratory equipped for field experimentation.
  • Utilizing CRISPR technology for genome editing in model organisms.
  • Conducting experiments on genome-edited metabolic mutants of wild tree tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) in natural habitats.

Main Results:

  • Successfully obtained targeted answers to specific research questions under natural conditions.
  • Discovered unexpected results that were contingent upon the natural experimental setting.
  • Demonstrated the feasibility of conducting controlled, hypothesis-driven research in situ.

Conclusions:

  • Bringing advanced experimentation to nature provides crucial context and yields unique insights.
  • Mobile laboratories and genome editing tools facilitate in-situ hypothesis testing.
  • This integrated approach advances molecular biology by bridging the gap between lab and field.