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Prof. Jens Boch is a Professor at Leibniz University Hannover's Institute of Plant Genetics, specializing in plant biotechnology and genome editing. He leads the Boch group, focusing on developing crops with improved traits using TALEN and CRISPR tools. His research investigates plant pathogens like Xanthomonas, particularly their TALE effectors that manipulate host genes. Key roles include Chair of the Biology Examination Board and membership in external committees such as the Konferenz Biologischer Fachbereiche (KBF).
- Education & Affiliations: No explicit education details provided; affiliated with Leibniz University Hannover's Faculty of Natural Sciences.
- Research Interests: Genome editing applications in agriculture, bacterial pathogen strategies (e.g., Xanthomonas TALE effectors), plant defense mechanisms, and crop improvement.
Recent work includes base editor developments for mitochondrial disease modeling (2025), allergen reduction in mustard (2022), and TALE-based tools for gene activation (2022). His group collaborates on projects like removing allergens and enhancing cattle heat resistance via embryo editing.
Media contributions include podcasts and discussions on genome editing ethics and applications.
