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Research Project: Gene Discovery and Trait Improvement in Soybean, Alfalfa, and Other Legumes by Gene Editing

Location: Plant Science Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Genomic regions associated with drought tolerance and other traits in lentils (Lens sp.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fernandez-Gutierrez, A., Rodriguez-Torres, A.F., Curtin, S.J., González, A.I., Sáenz De Miera, L.E., Polanco, C., Gutierrez-Gonzalez, J.J. 2026. Genomic regions associated with drought tolerance and other traits in lentils (Lens sp.) . Plants. 15(5). Article 674. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants15050674.

One-step ex vitro hairy root transformation of soybean using the RUBY visible reporter gene Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niazian, M., Belzile, F., Curtin, S.J., Torkamaneh, D. 2026. One-step ex vitro hairy root transformation of soybean using the RUBY visible reporter gene. Genome. 8(1). Article e70081. https://doi.org/10.1002/leg3.70081.

Gene editing and transformation strategies for engineering drought-tolerant legumes Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Fernández-Gutiérrez, A., Curtin, S.J., Gutiérrez-González, J.J. 2026. Gene editing and transformation strategies for engineering drought-tolerant legumes. Legume Science. 8(1):e70080. https://doi.org/10.1002/leg3.70080.

Transcriptome analysis of resistant and susceptible Medicago truncatula genotypes in response to spring black stem and leaf spot disease Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Botkin, J., Curtin, S.J. 2024. Transcriptome analysis of resistant and susceptible Medicago truncatula genotypes in response to spring black stem and leaf spot disease. BMC Plant Biology. 24. Article 720. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05444-3.

Genomes to gene-editing: Discovery and validation of candidate genes to enhance disease resistance to spring black stem and leaf spot disease - (Abstract Only)

Genome assembly of Medicago truncatula accession SA27063 provides insight into spring black stem and leaf spot disease resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Botkin, J., Farmer, A.D., Young, N.D., Curtin, S.J. 2024. Genome assembly of Medicago truncatula accession SA27063 provides insight into spring black stem and leaf spot disease resistance. BMC Genomics. 25. Article 204. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10112-9.

Engineering legume plants for improved water and nutrient acquisition - (Abstract Only)

Gene editing in soybean: promise to products Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Stupar, R.M., Curtin, S.J. 2024. Gene editing in soybean: Promise to products. In: Bansal, K.C., Lakra, W.S., Pathak, H. (eds). Transformation of Agri-Food Systems. Springer, Singapore. p. 287-296. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8014-7_21.

Advanced gene editing strategies for root development research - (Abstract Only)
Curtin, S.J. 2024. Advanced gene editing strategies for root development research. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego, CA. January 12-17, 2024.