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A Fast Air-dry Dropping Chromosome Preparation Method Suitable for FISH in Plants
Published on: December 16, 2015
Flow analysis and sorting of plant chromosomes
J Dolezel1, J Macas, S Lucretti
1Institute of Experimental Botany, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Current Protocols in Cytometry
|September 5, 2008
Summary
This study details flow cytometry techniques for plant chromosome analysis, offering methods for cell preparation, chromosome suspension, and sorting for genome mapping applications.
Area of Science:
- Plant cytogenetics
- Flow cytometry
- Genomics
Background:
- Flow cytometry is crucial for chromosome analysis.
- Plant cell preparation differs significantly from mammalian cells.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide detailed methods for plant chromosome flow cytometry.
- To discuss the application of sorted chromosomes in plant genome mapping.
Main Methods:
- Cell accumulation in metaphase
- Preparation of chromosome suspensions
- Flow analysis and sorting of chromosomes
- Processing of sorted chromosomes
Main Results:
- Detailed protocols for plant chromosome analysis via flow cytometry.
- Histograms supporting flow analysis and sorting.
- Specialized tips for handling plant material.
Conclusions:
- Flow cytometry is a powerful tool for plant cytogenetics.
- Sorted chromosomes are valuable for plant genome mapping.
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