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Jun 5
Identity and briefly describe ten methods of direct gene transfer to plant cells?
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1. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation: Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a bacterium that naturally transfers DNA into plant cells. This method involves inserting the desired gene into a plasmid vector, which is then transferred into the plant cell by Agrobacterium.
2. Biolistic transformation: This method involves coating gold or tungsten particles with the desired gene and then shooting them into plant cells using a gene gun. The particles penetrate the cell wall and deliver the gene into the plant cell.
3. Electroporation: In this method, plant cells are exposed to an electric field, which creates temporary pores in the cell membrane. The desired gene is then introduced into the plant cell through these pores.
4. Microinjection: This method involves using a fine needle to directly inject the desired gene into the plant cell. This method is labor-intensive and requires a high level of skill.
5. Liposome-mediated transformation: Liposomes are lipid vesicles that can encapsulate DNA and deliver it into plant cells. This method is often used for transient gene expression studies.
6. Silicon carbide fiber-mediated transformation: In this method, plant cells are mixed with silicon carbide fibers coated with DNA. The fibers penetrate the cell wall and deliver the DNA into the plant cell.
7. Polyethylene glycol-mediated transformation: Plant cells are treated with polyethylene glycol, which increases the permeability of the cell membrane. The desired gene is then introduced into the plant cell through this increased permeability.
8. Protoplast fusion: Protoplasts are plant cells with their cell walls removed. In this method, protoplasts from different plant species are fused together using chemical or electrical methods, allowing the exchange of genetic material between the cells.
9. Virus-mediated transformation: Plant viruses can be engineered to carry the desired gene and infect plant cells, delivering the gene into the plant genome.
10. Direct DNA uptake: In this method, plant cells are incubated with DNA in the presence of calcium chloride or other chemicals that increase the permeability of the cell membrane, allowing the DNA to enter the plant cell.
2. Biolistic transformation: This method involves coating gold or tungsten particles with the desired gene and then shooting them into plant cells using a gene gun. The particles penetrate the cell wall and deliver the gene into the plant cell.
3. Electroporation: In this method, plant cells are exposed to an electric field, which creates temporary pores in the cell membrane. The desired gene is then introduced into the plant cell through these pores.
4. Microinjection: This method involves using a fine needle to directly inject the desired gene into the plant cell. This method is labor-intensive and requires a high level of skill.
5. Liposome-mediated transformation: Liposomes are lipid vesicles that can encapsulate DNA and deliver it into plant cells. This method is often used for transient gene expression studies.
6. Silicon carbide fiber-mediated transformation: In this method, plant cells are mixed with silicon carbide fibers coated with DNA. The fibers penetrate the cell wall and deliver the DNA into the plant cell.
7. Polyethylene glycol-mediated transformation: Plant cells are treated with polyethylene glycol, which increases the permeability of the cell membrane. The desired gene is then introduced into the plant cell through this increased permeability.
8. Protoplast fusion: Protoplasts are plant cells with their cell walls removed. In this method, protoplasts from different plant species are fused together using chemical or electrical methods, allowing the exchange of genetic material between the cells.
9. Virus-mediated transformation: Plant viruses can be engineered to carry the desired gene and infect plant cells, delivering the gene into the plant genome.
10. Direct DNA uptake: In this method, plant cells are incubated with DNA in the presence of calcium chloride or other chemicals that increase the permeability of the cell membrane, allowing the DNA to enter the plant cell.
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Jun 5
1. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation (ATMT): A naturally occurring soil bacterium that transfers DNA into a host plant cell.
2. Electroporation: Uses electrical pulses to create temporary pores in plant cell membranes, allowing DNA entry.
3. Gene gun (particle bombardment): Propels DNA-coated particles into plant cells using high-pressure helium.
4. Liposome-mediated transformation: Encapsulates DNA in lipid vesicles (liposomes) that fuse with plant cell membranes.
5. Microinjection: Injects DNA directly into individual plant cells using a very fine glass needle.
6. Nanoparticle-mediated transformation: Utilizes nanoparticles (e.g., gold, silica, carbon) to deliver DNA into plant cells.
7. PEG (polyethylene glycol)-mediated transformation: Uses PEG to create temporary pores in plant cell membranes, facilitating DNA entry.
8. Silicon carbide whisker-mediated transformation: Punts DNA-coated silicon carbide whiskers into plant cells, creating physical channels for DNA transfer.
9. Silica nanowire-mediated transformation: Uses silica nanowires as physical vectors to deliver DNA into plant cells.
10. Sonication-assisted transformation: Exposes plant cells to ultrasound waves to enhance DNA uptake and cell membrane permeability.
2. Electroporation: Uses electrical pulses to create temporary pores in plant cell membranes, allowing DNA entry.
3. Gene gun (particle bombardment): Propels DNA-coated particles into plant cells using high-pressure helium.
4. Liposome-mediated transformation: Encapsulates DNA in lipid vesicles (liposomes) that fuse with plant cell membranes.
5. Microinjection: Injects DNA directly into individual plant cells using a very fine glass needle.
6. Nanoparticle-mediated transformation: Utilizes nanoparticles (e.g., gold, silica, carbon) to deliver DNA into plant cells.
7. PEG (polyethylene glycol)-mediated transformation: Uses PEG to create temporary pores in plant cell membranes, facilitating DNA entry.
8. Silicon carbide whisker-mediated transformation: Punts DNA-coated silicon carbide whiskers into plant cells, creating physical channels for DNA transfer.
9. Silica nanowire-mediated transformation: Uses silica nanowires as physical vectors to deliver DNA into plant cells.
10. Sonication-assisted transformation: Exposes plant cells to ultrasound waves to enhance DNA uptake and cell membrane permeability.
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