Genome Editing Using CRISPR/Cas9 for Knock-out Flowering Suppressor Gene PCKP

Every year, South Korea suffers serious damage to rice growth and productivity due to typhoons. In particular, there is a high possibility that may become dry, discolored and infertile in panicle, if occured typhoon during the flowering period of rice. Therefore, by knock-out the flowering suppressor gene PCKP using the CRISPR/Cas9 system, we tried to develop an early maturing cultivar and heavy panicle type that can obtain a stable yield even in the event of a typhoon.