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Study Reveals miR396's Role in Tomato Regeneration Boost

1/18/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology has unveiled microRNA396 (miR396) as a crucial player in tomato shoot regeneration. By inhibiting miR396, scientists significantly boosted regeneration rates and gene expression, paving the way for advanced genetic engineering that could revolutionize crop traits and tackle global food security issues.

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A groundbreaking study from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology has unveiled microRNA396 (miR396) as a crucial player in tomato shoot regeneration. By inhibiting miR396, scientists significantly boosted regeneration rates and gene expression, paving the way for advanced genetic engineering that could revolutionize crop traits and tackle global food security issues.