Corn plant having herbicide resistance trait through base-editing of epsps gene, and method for producing same
By employing base correction technology to mutate the EPSPS gene in corn, the method addresses the limitations of existing GMO-based herbicide tolerance development, enabling the creation of non-GMO, herbicide-tolerant corn plants that reduce import dependence and enhance accessibility for diverse companies.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/KR2024/018347
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-11-21
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-30
AI Technical Summary
Current methods for developing herbicide-tolerant crops, particularly corn, are dominated by multinational companies using GMO technology, which is expensive and time-consuming, limiting access for small and medium-sized companies. Additionally, there is a need for non-GMO alternatives to reduce public concerns and import dependence on GM soybeans and corn.
The development of a corn plant with a herbicide tolerance trait achieved through base correction of the EPSPS gene using cytosine base editors, which introduces targeted mutations in the EPSPS gene to confer resistance to glyphosate without causing double-strand breaks in DNA.
This approach allows for the creation of herbicide-tolerant corn plants that are scientifically proven to be non-GMO, potentially reducing the reliance on imported GM crops and making the development process more accessible and cost-effective for a broader range of companies.