Genome editing in the green alga Chlamydomonas: past, present practice and future prospects

The green alga Chlamydomonas is an important and versatile model organism for research topics ranging from photosynthesis and metabolism, cilia, and basal bodies to cellular communication and the cellular cycle and is of significant interest for green bioengineering processes. The genome in this unicellular green alga is contained in 17 haploid chromosomes and codes for 16 883 protein coding genes. Functional genomics, as well as biotechnological applications, rely on the ability to remove, add, and change these genes in a controlled and efficient manner.

Nievergelt, A. P. (2025). Genome editing in the green alga Chlamydomonas: Past, present practice and future prospects. The Plant Journal, 122(1), e70140. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.70140

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