Abstract
Genetic transformation using foreign genes and the subsequent development of transgenic plants has been employed to develop enhanced elite germplasm. Although some skepticism exits regarding pollen tube-mediated gene transfer (PTT), reports demonstrating improved transformation efficiency with PTT systems are increasing and encouraging and the adoption of increasingly refined pollen-mediated methodologies may lead to species-dependent improvements in breeding. Here, we highlight PTT technology as an alternative to genetic transformation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 742-747 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Plant Molecular Biology Reporter |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 16 Jun 2015 |
Keywords
- Molecular breeding
- Ovary drip
- Plant improvement
- Pollen tube pathway