Genetically modifying the London plane tree (Platanus × acerifolia) and exploring the natural phenomenon of inosculation:

The project centers around the genetic modifica-
tion of key developmental genes in a London
plane tree (Platanus x acerifolia), with the goal of
expediting the inosculation phenomenon to poten-
tially influence embryonic development and mor-
phogenesis. This modification of key developmen-
tal genes entails constructing modified gene
sequences using CRISPR-Cas9 technology,
ensuring precise genetic modifications that target
specific changes in the London plane tree
genome. A genetically modified organism (GMO)
refers to a plant, animal, or microbe in which one
or more changes have been made to the genome
using advanced genetic engineering techniques,
aiming to alter the organism's characteristics. This
can involve introducing, enhancing, or deleting
genes within a species, across species, or even
across kingdoms.