The ectopic expression of PttKN1 gene causes pleiotropic alternation of morphology in transgenic carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.)
The ectopic expression of PttKN1 gene causes pleiotropic alternation of morphology in transgenic carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.)
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DOI:
10.1007/s11738-009-0334-z
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发表时间:
2009-06
影响因子:
2.6
通讯作者:
Lai-Sheng Meng;Jiang-Ping Song;Shaoshuang Sun;Chong Wang
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作者:
Lai-Sheng Meng;Jiang-Ping Song;Shaoshuang Sun;Chong Wang
Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllusL.) is one of the most important ornamental plants in the world. Though morphological modification of carnation is very important to its commercial value, there have been no relevant reports until now.PttKN1(Populus tremula×Tremuoides knotted1), isolated from the vascular cambial region of hybrid aspen, is a novel member ofKNOXgene family. In this paper, we transformed35S:PttKN1to carnation viaAgrobacterium tumefaciens. All primary transformants subsequently obtained were placed into phenotypic categories and self-pollinated. A total of 32 T0 progeny with aberrant phenotypes were obtained. PCR assay proved the validity of these transgenic plants. Phenotypes of 3235S:PttKN1plants were distinct from those of wild-type plants, including: (1) modification of phyllotaxis (15/32): wild-type carnation was with typical opposite phyllotaxis, while transgenic plants displayed tricussate whorled and multiple-cussate whorled phyllotaxis. Irregular modification of phyllotaxis was also observed; (2) modification of stem (9/32): wild-type stems were round; however, some transgenic plants exhibited much thicker and flatter stem; (3) the whole transgenic plants of carnation (8/32) became dwarf. These morphological modifications of carnation indicate that we have successfully attained some novel lines of carnation. These lines can have potential practical applications. In conclusion, the selection of stably genetic lines is discussed.