Genome editing-CRISPR/Cas9 for the crop improvement of Industrial Cannabis sativa (Hemp) (2026)

Industrial Cannabis sativa (Hemp) is a multipurpose revolutionary crop widely cultivated for its seeds, which are rich in oil, CBD content, proteins, carbohydrates, fibers, as well as vitamins and minerals. Genome editing, CRISPR/Cas9 acts as highly precise "genetic scissors" that accelerate tradit