The gene homologous to OsCd1, designated as ABNORMAL SHOOT IN YOUTH (OsASY), functions as a cadmium influx transporter in rice.
Preliminary evidence indicates that targeted editing of OsASY offers a promising strategy to reduce grain Cd content without adversely affecting major agronomic traits or yield, highlighting its potential as a molecular target for breeding low-Cd-accumulating rice varieties.
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