Chapter 1
CRISPR-Cas and Beyond: Emerging Gene-Editing Technologies Revolutionizing Plant Disease Resistance
- By Hemant Sahu - 14 Nov 2025
- Advanced Studies in Plant Breeding, Volume: 1, Pages: 1 - 5
Abstract/Preface
Out of every new technology available, CRISPR-Cas editing technology is becoming the most revolutionary in the field of plant pathology, providing refinement and expediency for creating disease-resistant crops. With the growing problem of pathogens, climate change, and food shortages, CRISPR-Cas is a gamechanger. It is more advanced than traditional breeding and, helps in advancing the scopes of previous gene-editing processes. This study brings together the CRISPR-Cas mechanisms, the most impactful advancements in identifying and disabling genes responsible for resistance to fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens, and its potential integration into breeding process automation. Newer methods of deployment, policy frameworks, and flexible systems for responsible practice are also analysed to inform ongoing and future work in sustainable agriculture.