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Samuel Acheampong

PhD Candidate

University of Cape Coast

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Genetic Transformation, Genome editing and Regeneration

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My research aims at improving yield and nutrient content of sweet potatoes. In particular, Vitamin A is targeted for improvement by boosting beta carotene content in selected sweet potato varieties. CRISPR-CAs mediated genome editing and other technologies are being employed

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University of Cape Coast

CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to boost beta-carotene content and stress tolerance in sweet potatoes

A genome editing approach targeting the beta-carotene hydroxylase gene in sweet potatoes to increase pro-vitamin A levels and improve tolerance to environmental stresses. Aimed at addressing vitamin A deficiency in devel...

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Samuel Acheampong

PhD Candidate

University of Cape Coast

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University of Cape Coast

PhD Candidate

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