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CRISPR Technology for Combating Plant Pests and Pathogens is a pivotal work that delves into the innovative strategies employed in developing disease-resistant crops. By leveraging CRISPR-mediated crop protection, this book enhances our understanding of how modern genome editing can bolster agricultural food production against various stressors. With a focus on precision and efficiency, CRISPR/Cas9 emerges as a mainstream technology in plant breeding, offering promising advancements in creating resilient crops. The book provides in-depth summaries curated by leading experts and professors in agricultural biotechnology. It presents essential knowledge crucial for advancing research and practical applications in crop resilience.

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Dr. Jen-Tsung Chen is a professor of cell biology at the National University of Kaohsiung in Taiwan. He also teaches genomics, proteomics, plant physiology, and plant biotechnology. Dr. Chen’s research interests include bioactive compounds, chromatography techniques, plant molecular biology, plant biotechnology, bioinformatics, and systems pharmacology. He is an active editor of academic books and journals to advance the exploration of multidisciplinary knowledge involving plant physiology, plant biotechnology, nanotechnology, ethnopharmacology, systems biology, and drug discovery. He serves as an editorial board member and a guest editor in several reputed journals. Dr. Chen published books in collaboration with international publishers on diverse topics such as drug discovery, herbal medicine, medicinal biotechnology, nanotechnology, bioengineering, plant functional genomics, plant speed breeding, CRISPR-based plant genome editing, and artificial intelligence. In 2023, Dr. Chen has been included in the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University.

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