Electronic Resource
Springer
Molecular genetics and genomics
220 (1989), S. 65-68
ISSN:
1617-4623
Keywords:
Transformation
;
Single-stranded DNA
;
Agrobacterium
;
Transient expression
;
Extrachromosomal
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The transfer of the Agrobacterium T-DNA to plant cells involves the induction of the Ti plasmid virulence genes. This induction results in the generation of linear single-stranded (ss) copies of the T-DNA inside Agrobacterium and such molecules might be directly transferred to the plant cell. A central requirement of this ss transfer model is that the plant cell must generate a second strand and integrate the resulting double-stranded (ds) molecule into its genome. Here we report that incubating plant protoplasts with ss or ds DNA under conditions favouring DNA uptake results in transformation. The frequencies of transformation are similar and analysis of ss transformants suggests that the introduced DNA becomes double stranded and integrated. Analysis of transient expression from introduced ss DNA suggests that generation of the second strand is rapid and extrachromosomal.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00260857
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