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CSIRO's gene silencing, or hairpin RNAi, allows scientists to turn down or switch off completely the activity of genes.

World's first blue rose information sheet

This two-page information sheet describes how CSIRO’s hairpin RNAi technology is being used to help develop some types of blue rose.

This information sheet describes:

  • why it has been difficult to breed a blue rose
  • how hairpin RNAi is being used to help develop a blue rose
  • the commercial availability of blue roses.

Read other CSIRO Plant Industry information sheets.

 

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