Nanoparticles successfully deliver genetic material to plants via roots

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February 13, 2025, 10:27 PM

• •UQ researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots
• •The technology could help fine-tune plant genes to increase crop yield and improve food quality
• •The nanoparticle technique has been patented by UQ's commercialization company UniQuest, which is now seeking partners to further develop the technology

University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement. The research is published in Nature Plants.

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