WATDASIGMA???!!!
HOW DO WE ELIMINATE
THIS FOUL SMELL???
The infamous Potential Outcome By targeting the
durian fruit, genes responsible for VOC
known for its Genetic Modification
production, it's possible to reduce or
unique and Strategy 1. RNA
eliminate the characteristic odor of
potent odor. interference (RNAi):
durian fruit. However, it's essential to
To eliminate Use RNAi to silence
consider the potential consequences
the stench of the target genes,
of such modifications, including:
durian reducing VOC
through production. • Unintended effects: Modifying
genetic genes involved in VOC production
2. CRISPR-Cas9
modification, might impact other aspects of durian
genome editing:
we'll need to fruit development, quality, or
Employ CRISPR-Cas9
target the nutritional value
to edit the target
genes
genes, introducing . • Regulatory considerations:
responsible
mutations that Genetically modified organisms
for producing
disrupt VOC (GMOs) are subject to various
the fruit's
production. regulations and public perception.
characteristic
Ensure compliance with relevant laws
3. Gene expression
and regulations.
regulation: Use
transcription factors • Consumer acceptance: The
or other regulatory success of a GMO durian variety
elements to would depend on consumer
modulate the acceptance and demand. The
expression of target development of a GMO durian with
reduced or eliminated odor would
require careful consideration of these
factors, as well as thorough testing
and evaluation to ensure the