The novel features of the CRISPR–Cpf1 RNA-guided endonuclease system facilitate precise and efficient genome engineering. Application of CRISPR–Cpf1 in plants shows promise for robust gene editing and regulation, opening exciting possibilities for targeted trait improvement in crops.
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Mahfouz, M. Genome editing: The efficient tool CRISPR–Cpf1. Nature Plants 3, 17028 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nplants.2017.28
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