This Research Topic is part of the Insights in Frontiers in Genome Editing series. Other titles in the series are:

Insights in Genome Editing in Animals 2023
Insights in Genome Editing in Human Health and Disease 2023

Genome editing in plants is a rapidly evolving field that has seen remarkable advancements in recent years, particularly with the advent of CRISPR-Cas9 and other gene-editing technologies. These innovations have opened new avenues for enhancing crop yield, improving resistance to pests and diseases, and increasing tolerance to environmental stresses. Despite these advancements, several challenges remain, such as the ethical considerations of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), regulatory hurdles, and the need for precise and efficient editing techniques. Recent studies have demonstrated the potential of genome editing to revolutionize agriculture by enabling the development of crops that can withstand climate change and meet the growing global food demand. However, there is still a significant gap in understanding the long-term effects of these modifications on ecosystems and biodiversity. Addressing these gaps requires a concerted effort to refine existing technologies, develop new methodologies, and establish comprehensive regulatory frameworks to ensure the safe and sustainable application of genome editing in plants.

This research topic aims to explore the latest insights and developments in the field of genome editing in plants. The primary objectives include examining the current state of genome editing technologies, identifying the challenges and opportunities they present, and discussing future directions for research and application. Key questions to be addressed include how to enhance the precision and efficiency of genome editing tools, the potential impacts on agricultural practices, and the ethical and regulatory considerations involved.

To gather further insights in the field of genome editing in plants, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

- Advances in CRISPR and other genome editing technologies for plant applications
- Case studies on successful genome editing in various plant species
- Ethical, legal, and social implications of genome editing in agriculture
- Strategies for overcoming regulatory challenges in the deployment of edited crops
- Long-term ecological impacts of genome-edited plants
- Integration of genome editing with traditional breeding techniques
- Future perspectives and potential breakthroughs in plant genome editing.

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