ISSN:
1572-9818
Keywords:
banana
;
fruit tissue
;
Musa sp.
;
RNA isolation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract We describe a rapid and efficient method for isolation of total RNA from banana fruit tissues. The RNA was extracted with a high ionic strength buffer at room temperature. The proteins, genomic DNA and secondary metabolites in the extract were then removed by precipitation with pre-cooled potassium acetate and repeated phenol/chloroform/isoamyl alcohol extractions. The RNA was recovered by ethanol precipitation. It was relatively free of ribonucleases and was suitable for RT-PCR and northern blot analysis. The procedure can be completed in less than 4 hours.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1007492421119