Greg F. W. Gocal
Papers
1
Total Citations
2
H-Index
1
About
Greg F. W. Gocal is a leading figure in plant biotechnology, with a primary focus on the industrial-scale application of gene editing in crops, particularly *Brassica napus* (canola). His work addresses a critical bottleneck in agricultural biotechnology: moving beyond simple, single-gene traits to engineer complex characteristics that require the coordinated function of many genes. Gocal’s major contribution lies in developing and scaling robust gene-editing platforms that can handle this complexity, enabling the creation of novel traits not achievable through traditional breeding or simpler editing approaches. While his most cited paper, "Industrial Scale Gene Editing in Brassica napus" (2023), is a recent landmark publication, its impact is already being felt in the field, laying the groundwork for future high-value crop improvements. Gocal’s research is pivotal for translating gene-editing technology from the lab bench to the field, promising to accelerate the development of crops with enhanced yield, stress tolerance, and nutritional profiles. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in the practical, large-scale deployment of genome editing for global food security.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Industrial Scale Gene Editing in Brassica napus2 citations · 2023