Abstract: | We have developed a simple and highly efficient protocol for isolating large quantities (150–400 μg/g leaf tissue) of high-quality DNA from fresh and frozenVitis vinifera leaves. Isolated DNA is essentially free of polysaccharides, polyphenols, and other major contaminants as judged by viscosity, clear color, A260/280 ratio, digestibility by restriction enzymes for Southern blot analysis, and PCR suitability. |