CRISPR-Mediated Gene Editing for Inducing Thermosensitive Genic Male Sterility and Sheath Blight Resistance in Rice

Recent advances in genome editing enable the researchers to focus more and more on the ability to manipulate genomes at specific sites. Efficient methods for genome editing further promote gene discovery and functional gene analyses in model plants as well as the introduction of novel desired agricultural traits in important species. CRISPR/Cas9 technology enables precise genetic modification through the creation of double-strand breaks in a target region and the generation of desired alterations during the repair process. In this chapter, we describe the cloning strategy, transformation protocols, triparental mating procedure, and characterization of genome-edited genetic male sterile mutants and sheath blight disease-resistant mutant plants.