Abstract: This disclosure is related to plant-optimized recombinant nucleic acids encoding Cpf1 and their use in planta. Also disclosed are compositions, expression cassettes, and plant cells comprising the recombinant nucleic acids as well as methods and kits for modifying a target sequence in a plant genome using the recombinant nucleic acids.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for the modification of target DNA sequences. More particularly, systems, methods, and compositions for cleaving a target DNA in eukaryotic cells with a guide RNA capable of hybridizing with a target sequence and an RNA-guided DNA nuclease are provided. Also provided are vectors and vector systems which encode one or more components of a CRISPR complex, as well as methods for the design and use of such vectors. Also provided are methods for identifying and validating novel CRISPR systems.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for the modification of target DNA sequences. More particularly, systems, methods, and compositions for cleaving a target DNA in eukaryotic cells with a guide RNA capable of hybridizing with a target sequence and an RNA-guided DNA nuclease are provided. Also provided are vectors and vector systems which encode one or more components of a CRISPR complex, as well as methods for the design and use of such vectors. Also provided are methods for identifying and validating novel CRISPR systems.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to plant-optimized recombinant nucleic acids encoding Cpfl and their use in planta. Also disclosed are compositions, expression cassettes, and plant cells comprising the recombinant nucleic acids as well as methods and kits for modifying a target sequence in a plant genome using the recombinant nucleic acids.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods useful for modulating protein expression in eukaryotic cells. The invention also provides transgenic plants, edited plant cells, plant parts, and seeds comprising depleted or optimized Kozak sequences and methods of their use.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods related to using the CAST system to provide targeted transposition of desired sequences into plant genomes. Several embodiments relate to a method for producing a megalocus on a plant chromosome comprising: (a) obtaining a plant comprising a first locus, wherein the first locus comprises an endogenous trait locus or a transgene; (b) providing to the plant tnsB, tnsC, tniQ, Cast 2k, a guide nucleic acid and a donor cassette; and (c) selecting a progeny plant produced from step (b) wherein targeted transposition of the donor cassette has occurred at a second locus targeted by the guide nucleic acid, wherein the first and second locus are genetically linked but physically separate.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to plant-optimized recombinant nucleic acids encoding Cpf1 and their use in planta. Also disclosed are compositions, expression cassettes, and plant cells comprising the recombinant nucleic acids as well as methods and kits for modifying a target sequence in a plant genome using the recombinant nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving site-directed integration frequency in the genome of plant cells.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for the modification of target DNA sequences. More particularly, systems, methods, and compositions for editing genomic DNA in eukaryotic cells with a CRISPR-associated transposase are provided. Also provided are vectors and vector systems which encode one or more CRISPR-associated transposases, as well as methods for the design and use of such vectors. Also provided are methods for identifying and validating novel CRISPR-associated transposases.

Abstract: This invention relates to recombinant nucleic constructs comprising a DNA binding domain, an endonuclease and a reverse transcriptase and methods of use thereof for modifying nucleic acids in plants.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for the modification of target DNA sequences. More particularly, systems, methods, and compositions for editing genomic DNA in eukaryotic cells with a CRISPR-associated transposase are provided. Also provided are vectors and vector systems which encode one or more CRISPR-associated transposases, as well as methods for the design and use of such vectors. Also provided are methods for identifying and validating novel CRISPR-associated transposases.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to plant-optimized recombinant nucleic acids encoding Cpf1 and their use in planta. Also disclosed are compositions, expression cassettes, and plant cells comprising the recombinant nucleic acids as well as methods and kits for modifying a target sequence in a plant genome using the recombinant nucleic acids.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for the modification of target DNA sequences. More particularly, systems, methods, and compositions for editing genomic DNA in eukaryotic cells with a CRISPR-associated transposase are provided. Also provided are vectors and vector systems which encode one or more CRISPR-associated transposases, as well as methods for the design and use of such vectors. Also provided are methods for identifying and validating novel CRISPR-associated transposases.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for the modification of target DNA sequences. More particularly, systems, methods, and compositions for cleaving a target DNA in eukaryotic cells with a guide RNA capable of hybridizing with a target sequence and an RNA-guided DNA nuclease are provided. Also provided are vectors and vector systems which encode one or more components of a CRISPR complex, as well as methods for the design and use of such vectors. Also provided are methods for identifying and validating novel CRISPR systems.