A facile method for screening for phosphinothricin (PPT)-resistant transgenic wheats |
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Authors: | Rasco-Gaunt Sonriza Riley Amanda Lazzeri Paul Barcelo Pilar |
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Affiliation: | (1) Biochemistry and Physiology Department, IACR-Rothamsted, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ, UK |
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Abstract: | A bioassay was developed for identifying transgenic wheat plants based on De Block et al.'s [8] ammonium-multiwell assay which allows qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the expression of the enzyme phosphinothricin acetyl transferase (PAT). Important parameters in the assay are the use of young leaf tissues, short incubation period (6 h) and a high light intensity during incubation (250 μmol s−1m−2). The assay is quick and results are obtained within a day. Ammonium measurements based on a colourimetric (modified Berthelot) reaction are conducted using sodium salicylate to avoid the use of phenol. Results of the assay show high correlation with Basta leaf painting tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results. Thus, the assay may be used as a facile screen for bar-expressing transgenic cereals. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
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Keywords: | ammonium-evolution assay bar gene phosphinothricin wheat transformation |
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