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Biolistic transformation of elite genotypes of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.).
Plant cell reports - 1 Feb 2014
King Zachary R, Bray Adam L, Lafayette Peter R, Parrott Wayne A
Abstract excerpt
Transformation of elite switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) genotypes would facilitate the characterization of genes related to cell wall recalcitrance to saccharification. However, transformation of explants from switchgrass plants has remained difficult. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop a biolistic transformation protocol for elite genotypes. Three switchgrass genotypes (ST1, ST2, and AL2)...
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