-- Lifeasible, a biotechnology company specialized in agriculture science, is pleased to announce its enhancement for the agrobacterium-mediated maize transformation platform, to provide a highly efficient, customized technical solution for maize research and crop improvement.
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation is the preferred gene delivery method for maize. It produces transgenic maize with single or low transgene copy levels and can be used in a variety of tissues, including immature embryos, shoot tips, and multi-shot cultures, to accommodate a wide range of maize genotypes. Lifeasible's platform makes advantage of freshly extracted immature embryos as core explants: when co-cultivated with Agrobacterium containing target genes, the explants form calli and regenerate into whole seedlings, allowing for large-scale production of transgenic maize for scientific and industrial applications.
To increase transformation efficiency, Lifeasible developed a comprehensive tailored system that encompasses all important linkages in maize transformation. It provides a varied range of maize genotypes, including inbred lines such as A188, A634, H99, and PHR03, as well as the Hi-II hybrid line, to fulfill varying research and breeding needs.
The platform also includes a comprehensive selection of mainstream Agrobacterium strains (GV3101, AGL-1, EHA105, LAB4404, and C58C1) as well as advanced cloning vector systems, such as standard binary vectors, super-binary vectors, and ternary vectors that increase transformation frequencies and can be easily matched to target genes and receptor materials.
Cultivation medium is precisely optimized for specific genotypes at Lifeasible: a low-salt medium with antioxidant L-cysteine (or combined with DTT) for Hi-II; a dedicated co-cultivation, resting and selection medium with high copper and 6-benzylaminopurine for PHR03. Standard medium is also available, balancing universality and genotype-specific needs.
As a forerunner in plant genetic transformation, Lifeasible’s maize transformation services follow high standards and can be tailored to customer needs, with its mature technical system validated by years of service. Transgenic maize has already seen great progress in herbicide resistance, insect resistance, drought tolerance and high carbohydrate content traits.
"Our optimized Agrobacterium-mediated transformation platform enables researchers to achieve higher efficiency and stability across multiple maize genotypes," said Isla, a representative speaker at Lifeasible. "This advancement supports a wide range of applications, from functional genomics to molecular breeding, and helps accelerate the development of improved crop varieties."
More information about the agrobacterium-mediated transformation platform for maize offered by Lifeasible are available at https://www.lifeasible.com/custom-solutions/plant/plant-transformation/agrobacterium-mediated-transformation-of-zea-mays/.
Contact Info:
Name: Isla
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Organization: Lifeasible
Website: https://www.lifeasible.com/
Release ID: 89187238
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