Engineering compact Physalis peruviana (goldenberry) to promote its potential as a global crop
Authors: Santo Domingo, M., Fitzgerald, B., Robitaille, G. M., Ramakrishnan, S., Swartwood, K., Karavolias, N., Schatz, M., Van Eck, J., Lippman, Z.
Date: 2025-10-24 · Version: 2
DOI: 10.1101/2025.08.15.670557 Category: Plant Biology
Model Organism: Physalis peruviana
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The study applied CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to Physalis peruviana to modify plant‑architecture genes and create a compact growth ideotype. This compact phenotype is intended to increase per‑plot yield and support future breeding efforts for this nutritionally valuable minor crop.
Physalis peruviana Goldenberry CRISPR/Cas9 plant architecture compact ideotype