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Enhancing Post-Harvest Efficiency via CRISPR/Cas9

Submitted by admin on February 23, 2026
Funder/Donor
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)
Institution(s)
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)
Area of Focus
Agricultural Biotechnology and Post-Harvest Innovation
Start Year
2024
End Year
2028
Status
Ongoing
Project GEd Technique
CRISPR/Cas9
Countries Active
Nigeria
Trait(s)
Seed coatless egusi melon
Project Description
This project focuses on using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing to develop a new variety of Egusi melon (Cucumeropsis mannii) that lacks a hard seed coat (integument).
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