Abstract
AbstractGenome editing is an advanced genetic modification tool that facilitates the removal, insertion, or substitution of nucleotides in the genome of an organism for mutation induction. CRISPR/Cas9 (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/CRISPR‐associated protein 9) is the most widely used genome editing tool that can precisely modify the specific sequence of a genome. Significant progress has been made in the use of CRISPR/Cas9 for the genetic improvement of food crops. However, in forage crops, the use of CRISPR/Cas9 is still in the infant stage with limited understanding and application. This article reviews current advances in the establishment and application of the CRISPR/Cas9 system in alfalfa, summarizes the application of CRISPR/Cas9 in several other forage legume and grass species, and discusses the prospects of CRISPR/Cas9 in the genetic improvement of forage crops.
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