Dual sgRNA-based Targeted Deletion of Large Genomic Regions and Isolation of Heritable Cas9-free Mutants in Arabidopsis

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CRISPR/Cas9 system directed by a gene-specific single guide RNA (sgRNA) is an effective tool for genome editing such as deletions of few bases in coding genes. However, targeted deletion of larger regions generate loss-of-function alleles that offer a straightforward starting point for functional dissections of genomic loci. We present an easy-to-use strategy including a fast cloning dual-sgRNA vector linked to efficient isolation of heritable Cas9-free genomic deletions to rapidly and cost-effectively generate a targeted heritable genome deletion. This step-by-step protocol includes gRNA design, cloning strategy and mutation detection for Arabidopsis and may be adapted for other plant species.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3796
JournalBio-protocol
Volume10
Issue number20
Number of pages17
ISSN2331-8325
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

    Research areas

  • CRISPR/Cas9, Cas9-free, dual-sgRNA, gBlock, Genomic deletion, FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS, GENE DELETION, CRISPR/CAS9, MUTATIONS, SYSTEM, DNA

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