Pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.]
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A procedure for pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.] genetic transformation is described, which involves temporary immersion bioreactors (TIB) for selection of transgenic
plants. Success in the production of transgenic pineapple plants combines tissue culture factors. Firstly, the use of regenerable
pineapple callus as starting material for transformation whose cells shown to be competent for Agrobacterium infection. Secondly, the used of filtered callus, resulting in homogeneously sized clusters, thereby increasing the contact
between the cell surfaces and A. tumefaciens and releasing phenolic compounds which induce Agrobacterium virulence. Thirdly, regeneration of primary plants without selection pressure, that allowing a massive production of putative
transgenic pineapples. Finally, we support that TIB technology is a powerful system to recover nonchimera transgenic plants
by micropropagation with the use of an adequate selection agent.
Affiliation(s): (3) Bioplant Center, University of Ciego de Avila, Carretera a Morón km 9, CP 69450 Ciego de Avila, Cuba
(4) Genetic and Phytopathologic Department, National Institute for Sugarcane Research, Carretera CUJAE Km 2. Boyeros 19 390, Havana City, Cuba
(4) Genetic and Phytopathologic Department, National Institute for Sugarcane Research, Carretera CUJAE Km 2. Boyeros 19 390, Havana City, Cuba
Book Title: Agrobacterium Protocols Volume 2
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology | Volume: 344 | Pub. Date: Sep-01-2006 | Page Range: 219-226 | DOI: 10.1385/1-59745-131-2:219
Subject: Plant Sciences
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