Abstract
In this chapter, we discuss how genome-enabled technologies have improved identification of legume seed allergens and are contributing to the development of hypoallergenic legume crops. We show how proteomic identification of allergens will be driven by the availability of plant genomes. The expression of the major allergens can be reduced or eliminated by gene silencing, mutation, or genome editing. The limitation of these technologies to agricultural performance and food quality, and the clinical consequences of modified food products are described.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Seed development |
Subtitle of host publication | OMICS technologies toward improvement of seed quality and crop yield : OMICS in seed biology |
Editors | Ganesh K. Agrawal, Randeep Rakwal |
Place of Publication | Dordrecht ; London |
Publisher | Springer, Springer Nature |
Pages | 503-525 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789400747494 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Legumes
- Seed allergens
- Food allergy
- Hypoallergenic
- Gene silencing
- Mutagenesis