Reduction of Prussic Acid in Sorghum through CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Genome Editing
Institution(s)
Area of Focus
Agricultural Biotechnology and Livestock Safety
Target Organisms
Start Year
2024
End Year
2028
Status
Ongoing
Project GEd Technique
Countries Active
Trait(s)
Prussic acid reduction
Project Description
This research initiative (2024–2028) is a collaborative effort led by Erick Anoka (ASARI-UM6P) and Valentine Otang Ntui (AGC-UM6P) in Morocco.
Developing Disease-Resistant Eggplant Varieties via CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing
Funder/Donor
Institution(s)
Area of Focus
Agricultural Biotechnology & Functional Genomics.
Start Year
2025
End Year
2029
Status
Ongoing
Project GEd Technique
Countries Active
Trait(s)
Bacterial and fungal resistance
Project Description
Led by Dr. Valentine Otang Ntui at the African Genome Center (AGC) within the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), this project aims to revolutionize Moroccan eggplant cultivation. By utilizing CRISPR/Cas9 technology, researchers are targeting speci
Developing Cochineal-Resistant Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) via CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing.
Funder/Donor
Institution(s)
Area of Focus
Plant Biotechnology & Biotic Stress Resilience
Start Year
2025
End Year
2029
Status
Ongoing
Project GEd Technique
Countries Active
Trait(s)
Cochineal resistance
Project Description
Since 2014, the wild cochineal insect has decimated over 120,000 hectares of prickly pear cactus in Morocco, causing near 100% crop loss in some regions.
Improving the shelf life of tomatoes
Project GEd Technique
Countries Active
Trait(s)
Longer shelf life
Boosting beta carotene content in sweet potatoes through genome editing
Institution(s)
Project GEd Technique
Countries Active
Trait(s)
Boosting beta carotene
Development of CRISPR-Cas9-Edited Higher-Yielding Drought and Salt Tolerant Rice Varieties
Funder/Donor
Project GEd Technique
Countries Active
Trait(s)
Drought and salt tolerance
Development of Improved Yam Varieties with Yam Mosaic Virus Resistance using CRISPR-Cas9 Editing
Funder/Donor
Project GEd Technique
Countries Active
Trait(s)
Yam Mosaic Virus Resistance
Enhancing Post-Harvest Efficiency via CRISPR/Cas9
Funder/Donor
Institution(s)
Area of Focus
Agricultural Biotechnology and Post-Harvest Innovation
Start Year
2024
End Year
2028
Status
Ongoing
Project GEd Technique
Countries Active
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).
BioFort-Africa: Enhancing Nutritional Quality in Rice via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing
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Funder/Donor
Institution(s)
Area of Focus
Nutritional Biofortification
Target Organisms
Start Year
2024
End Year
2028
Status
Ongoing
Project GEd Technique
Countries Active
Trait(s)
Increased nutritional quality
Project Description
This project (2024–2028) is a cutting-edge research and development initiative aimed at tackling "hidden hunger" in Africa—a condition where people consume enough calories but lack essential micronutrients.
Advancing Potato Heat Tolerance through CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing
Funder/Donor
Institution(s)
Area of Focus
Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security
Target Organisms
Start Year
2024
End Year
2024
Status
Completed
Project GEd Technique
Countries Active
Trait(s)
Tolerance to heat
Project Description
The project utilizes CRISPR/Cas9 technology—a precise "molecular scissors" tool—to edit the genetic blueprint of local potato varieties. Most commercial potatoes are highly sensitive to heat; temperatures above $25^\circ\text{C}$ typically lead to signifi