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A versatile, rapid Agrobacterium-mediated transient expression system for functional genomics studies in cannabis seedling

By June 16, 2024June 25th, 2024No Comments

. 2024 Jun 5;260(1):18.

doi: 10.1007/s00425-024-04448-5.

Minxuan Li 1, Qinqin Wu 1, Foqin Guo 1, Yuzeng Ouyang 1, Deyong Ao 1, Shijun You 1, Yuanyuan Liu 2
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Abstract

We have developed and optimized a rapid, versatile Agrobacterium-mediated transient expression system for cannabis seedlings that can be used in functional genomics studies of both hemp-type and drug-type cannabis. Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) holds great promise in the medical and food industries due to its diverse chemical composition, including specialized cannabinoids. However, the study of key genes involved in various biological processes, including secondary metabolite biosynthesis, has been hampered by the lack of efficient in vivo functional analysis methods. Here, we present a novel, short-cycle, high-efficiency transformation method for cannabis seedlings using Agrobacterium tumefaciens. We used the RUBY reporter system to monitor transformation results without the need for chemical treatments or specialized equipment. Four strains of A. tumefaciens (GV3101, EHA105, LBA4404, and AGL1) were evaluated for transformation efficiency, with LBA4404 and AGL1 showing superior performance. The versatility of the system was further demonstrated by successful transformation with GFP and GUS reporter genes. In addition, syringe infiltration was explored as an alternative to vacuum infiltration, offering simplicity and efficiency for high-throughput applications. Our method allows rapid and efficient in vivo transformation of cannabis seedlings, facilitating large-scale protein expression and high-throughput characterization studies.

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