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This study explores a novel approach to manipulating alkaloid biosynthesis pathways by integrating virus\u2010induced gene silencing (VIGS) with macerozyme enzyme pretreatment. Targeting key genes in the benzylisoquinoline alkaloid (BIA) pathway (<jats:italic>CODM<\/jats:italic>, <jats:italic>T6ODM<\/jats:italic>, <jats:italic>COR<\/jats:italic>, <jats:italic>DIOX2<\/jats:italic>), the research aimed to elucidate the transformative potential of enzymatic preconditioning in somatic embryo cultures. To address the cell wall barrier, a known limitation in genetic manipulation, macerozyme pretreatment was employed, significantly enhancing gene silencing efficacy. Quantitative reverse transcription PCR analyses revealed significant alterations in gene expression profiles with macerozyme pretreatment, whereas no changes were observed in its absence. The T6ODM\u2009+\u2009DIOX combination was the most effective, reducing <jats:italic>CODM<\/jats:italic>, <jats:italic>T6ODM<\/jats:italic>, and <jats:italic>DIOX2<\/jats:italic> expression by 72%, 65%, and 60%, respectively. Conversely, <jats:italic>T6ODM<\/jats:italic> expression increased by up to 107% in the CODM treatment. Notably, <jats:italic>COR<\/jats:italic> expression displayed dual regulatory dynamics, with suppression (47% decrease in T6ODM\u2009+\u2009DIOX) and enhancement (49% increase in CODM+DIOX) observed under different conditions. These findings underscore the complex interplay of gene regulation in the morphine biosynthesis pathway. This study highlights the critical role of macerozyme enzymatic pretreatment in overcoming cell wall barriers, enabling effective VIGS applications in somatic suspension cultures. 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