Abstract
ABSTRACTAn efficient genetic transformation system is a prerequisite for studying gene functions, molecular breeding program, and introducing new traits. Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated genetic transformation is a widely preferred and accepted method for many plants, including pigeon pea. However, the efficiency of transformation of pigeon pea using the existing protocols is low and time-consuming. In the present study, we developed a rapid and highly efficient transformation system of pigeon pea, using embryonic axis-attached cotyledons as explants. We systematically investigated the influence of varying optical densities of Agrobacterium suspension, duration of incubation, and co-cultivation on the transformation efficiency. In our system, a transformation efficiency of approximately 83% was achieved using Agrobacterium cells at an optical density (OD600) of 0.25, infection time of 15 min, and co-culturing with explants for 72 h in the light with 100µM acetosyringone. The entire procedure, starting from seed to establishment of transformed plants in soil, was achieved in 35–40 days. This is a rapid and highly efficient protocol for Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of pigeon pea, which could potentially be a useful reference, not only for the genetic improvement of pigeon pea but also for other recalcitrant leguminous plants.
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