Optimization and transformation of Arundo donax L. using particle bombardment

An optimized particle bombardment protocol to introduce DNA into Arundo donax L. (giant reed) embryogenic callus cells was developed. The physical and biological parameters tested for optimal transient expression of ss-glucuronidase (GUS) and green fluorescent protein (GFP) genes were: helium pressu...

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Published in:African journal of biotechnology 2010-09, Vol.9 (39), p.6460-6469
Main Authors: Dhir, S, Knowles, K, Pagan, CL, Mann, J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Arundo donax
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Summary:An optimized particle bombardment protocol to introduce DNA into Arundo donax L. (giant reed) embryogenic callus cells was developed. The physical and biological parameters tested for optimal transient expression of ss-glucuronidase (GUS) and green fluorescent protein (GFP) genes were: helium pressure, distance from stopping screen to target tissue and vacuum pressure together with other factors such as gold microparticle size, DNA concentration and the number of bombardments. The highest transient GUS and GFP expression was obtained when cells were bombarded twice at 1100 psi, with 9 cm target distance, 24 mm Hg vacuum pressure, 1 mm gold particle size, 1.5 mg DNA per bombardment, three days pre-culture prior to bombardment and six days post bombardment culture. This is the first report of optimization of particle bombardment parameters for high-efficiency DNA delivery combined with minimum damage to target giant reed tissues.
ISSN:1684-5315
1684-5315