Product Description: Using the clearly structured protocols given in this manual, it will be easy to apply the latest techniques in plant biotechnology in order to create new plant varieties or varieties with altered and optimized characteristics.Direct gene transfer into plant cells or protoplasts by the use of microinjection, electroporation or biolistic systems or mediated by Agrobacteria is described in detail for various plant species, including relevant crops and cereals...read more

Product Description: Based on the successful course in Plant Genetic Transformations and Gene Expression run at Leicester University, this laboratory manual describes methods for the genetic transformation of plants and provides instruction on the preparation of plant material...read more