Generation of a multi-herbicide-tolerant alfalfa by using base editing

Keymessage We present the first report on base editing in alfalfa. Specifically, we showed edited alfalfa with tolerance to both sulfonylurea- and imidazolinone-type herbicides.

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This study presents the first report of base editing in alfalfa, demonstrating edited alfalfa varieties that are tolerant to both sulfonylurea- and imidazolinone-type herbicides.