Design of Gene-Specific Primers and Preparation of sgRNA and Embryos
2:18
Microinjection of Embryos
3:47
Post-Injection Insect Rearing
4:41
Knock-Out Mutation Detection
5:27
Results: Selection and Synthesis of Target sgRNAs and Detection of Mutants by PCR and Gel Electrophoresis
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Conclusion
Transcript
Cotton bollworm is one of the most destructive pests worldwide. Genome editing with the CRISPR/Cas9 technology enables further research of gene function and interaction among different genes in this organism. The two main advantages of this techni
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Presented here is a protocol of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) embryo microinjection and knockout mutant identification created by CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. Mutant insects enable further research of gene function and interaction among different genes in vivo.