Genome editing technologies, in particular CRISPR-based systems, have generated huge excitement over the opportunities they offer for improved agriculture. Already these technologies are allowing research to progress at a much faster pace and in a few countries, the first genome edited crops have been made commercially available.

In this webinar, we explore the contribution that this technology could make to more sustainable agriculture, and we will hear from two experts using genome editing technologies in crops and livestock respectively. Dr Joyce Van Eck from the Boyce Thompson Institute, Ithaca, New York provides an update on how CRISPR can fast-track crop improvements, particularly in underutilised crops. Professor Bruce Whitelaw from the Roslin Institute, Edinburgh looks at the applications of genome editing technologies in agricultural animals.

This webinar was chaired by Professor Wendy Harwood, Head of Crop Transformation Group at the John Innes Centre.

If you are interested in exploring more related content to this webinar, please take a look at some of our previously published issues and papers by visiting the Emerging Topics in Life Science special issues at:

• portlandpress.com/emergtoplifesci/issue/1/2 • portlandpress.com/emergtoplifesci/issue/3/6