Development of a rapid and efficient protoplast isolation and transfection method for chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
Development of a rapid and efficient protoplast isolation and transfection method for chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
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10.1016/j.mex.2020.101025
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2020-01-01
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1.9
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Nakata, Paul A.
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Cheng, Ninghui;Nakata, Paul A.
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is the second most important grain legume worldwide. Recent advances in the sequencing of the chickpea genome has provided a new and valuable resource to aid effort s in gene discovery and crop trait improvement. Technical difficulties in stable chickpea transgenics and the lack of a transient expression system for rapid analysis of gene expression and function; however, has limited the usefulness of this genomic resource. As a step toward alleviating this limitation, we report here the development of a simple and efficient transient gene expression protocol. Using leaves from chickpea seedlings, we have established a procedure that enables the generation of large quantities of vital chickpea protoplasts within only a few hours. In addition, we have optimized a PEG-calcium-mediated transfection method to efficiently deliver exogenous DNA into the chickpea protoplast. The current study is the first to present a detailed step-by-step procedures for protoplast isolation, evaluation, transfection, and application in chickpea. In addition, we optimize the transfection efficiency which has not been previously reported. Our protoplast transfection approach provides a platform that will allow rapid high-throughput screening and systematic characterization of gene expression and function. Knowledge gained through such studies will benefit current effort s to improve chickpea production and quality.Modified enzymatic digestion solution for higher yield and viability.Optimize transfection of chickpea protoplasts. Published by Elsevier B.V.