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Genetic Engineering in Agriculture, 2nd Edition

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Dear Colleagues,

Genetic engineering (GE) relies on the approaches of modern molecular biology to permanently change the genetic makeup of cells. GE is often employed to produce organisms with improved or novel traits, often by transferring genes across species boundaries or making targeted genomic changes. The use of GE ranges from research and medicine to industrial applications and agriculture. As a part of this Topic, we focus on GE applications in agriculture, including crops, livestock, breeding, and more. Historically, GE has been widely used to create insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant crops. At present, efforts are being made to create a variety of specialty traits, such as improved tolerance to abiotic stress. The genetic engineering of animals has led to various changes, including increased growth, the absence of horns, reduced methane emissions, and more. As GE has enormous potential to change organisms, this Topic is one of both intrigue and controversy. The Topic “Genetic Engineering for Agriculture” provides a platform to publish both reviews (both in support of GE for agriculture and in opposition to its use) and original research papers. Please join us in creating a diverse collection of articles covering a variety of topics. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Amy L. Klocko
Prof. Dr. Jianjun Chen
Dr. Haiwei Lu
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Keywords

  • genetic engineering
  • agriculture
  • CRISPR-Cas
  • biotechnology
  • livestock
  • crops
  • genetic modification

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Agriculture
agriculture 		3.6 6.3 2011 18 Days CHF 2600 Submit
DNA
dna 		- - 2021 20.5 Days CHF 1000 Submit
Genes
genes 		2.8 5.5 2010 14.6 Days CHF 2600 Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
ijms 		4.9 9.0 2000 20.5 Days CHF 2900 Submit
Plants
plants 		4.1 7.6 2012 17.7 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Crops
crops 		1.9 2.4 2021 23.5 Days CHF 1200 Submit

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Genome Editing in the Chicken: From PGC-Mediated Germline Transmission to Advanced Applications
by Jiliang He, Ningkun Shi, Hongqin Yao, Juan Li, Yajun Wang and Jiannan Zhang
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(19), 9426; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26199426 - 26 Sep 2025
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Avian genome editing has historically lagged behind mammalian research. This disparity is primarily due to a unique reproductive biology that precludes standard techniques like pronuclear injection. A pivotal breakthrough, however, came from the development of efficient in vitro culture systems for primordial germ [...] Read more.
Avian genome editing has historically lagged behind mammalian research. This disparity is primarily due to a unique reproductive biology that precludes standard techniques like pronuclear injection. A pivotal breakthrough, however, came from the development of efficient in vitro culture systems for primordial germ cells (PGCs). This has established the chicken as a tractable and powerful model for genetic engineering. Our review chronicles the technological evolution this has enabled, from early untargeted methods to the precision of modern CRISPR-based systems. We then analyze the broad applications of these tools, which are now used to engineer disease resistance, enhance agricultural traits, and develop novel platforms such as surrogate hosts and oviduct bioreactors. Collectively, these advances have established PGC-based genome editing as a robust and versatile platform. Looking forward, emerging precision editors and the expansion of these techniques to other avian species are poised to drive the next wave of innovation in poultry science and biotechnology. Full article
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