Detection of toxic small molecule contaminants with sensitivity, accuracy, and specificity is a
challenging task. Traditionally used HPLC and mass spectrometry-based assays suffer from …

CRISPR-Cas systems have been widely used in genome editing and transcriptional
regulation. Recently, CRISPR-Cas effectors are adopted for biosensor construction due to its …

With the move of molecular tests from diagnostic labs to on-site testing becoming more
common, there is a sudden rise in demand for nucleic acid-based diagnostic tools that are …

Plant viruses, as obligate intracellular parasites, induce significant changes in the cellular
physiology of host cells to facilitate their multiplication. These alterations often lead to the …

Banana is an important fruit crop in the tropics and subtropics; however, limited information
on biomarkers and signature volatiles is available for selecting commercial cultivars. Clonal …

Contaminants, such as nucleic acids or toxic small molecules, threaten both human health
and ecosystems when they infiltrate the environment. The precise and highly sensitive …

Genome editing strategies in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) typically rely on Agrobacterium-
mediated genetic transformation for the delivery of required genetic reagents involving …

Following recent developments and refinement, CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology has
become increasingly mature and is being widely used for crop improvement. The application …

Plant viruses are an important class of pathogens that seriously affect plant growth and harm
crop production. Viruses are simple in structure but complex in mutation and have thus …

Due to the significant challenges of growing global population and climate change, the
agriculture and food industries are facing a continued demand for improving productivity …