Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Transgenic Plants02:50

Transgenic Plants

Recombinant DNA technology called transgenesis is often used to add a foreign gene or remove a detrimental gene from an organism. Such genetically modified organisms are called transgenic organisms.
The first-ever transgenic plant was a tobacco plant developed in 1983 that showed resistance against the tobacco mosaic virus. Since then, many transgenic plants have been developed and commercialized for improving the agricultural, ornamental, and horticultural value of a crop plant. Transgenic...
Microbe-Plant Interactions01:09

Microbe-Plant Interactions

Microbe-plant interactions represent a dynamic spectrum of associations shaped by intricate chemical signaling. These interactions can be neutral, beneficial, or detrimental, and profoundly influence plant physiology, growth, and ecosystem function. The plant microbiome, comprising bacteria, fungi, archaea, protists, and viruses, plays a pivotal role in mediating these effects through surface colonization, internal colonization, or systemic symbiosis.Mutualistic associations, particularly with...
Transgenic Organisms00:53

Transgenic Organisms

Overview
Bacterial Phylum Actinobacteria01:30

Bacterial Phylum Actinobacteria

Coryneform bacteria are gram-positive, aerobic, nonmotile rods that exhibit irregular, club-shaped, or V-shaped arrangements. Their V-shape results from snapping division, where the inner cell wall layer forms the cross-wall, while the outer layer remains intact until it ruptures on one side, causing the daughter cells to bend away.The primary genera are Corynebacterium and Arthrobacter. Corynebacterium includes diverse species, ranging from saprophytes to pathogens like Corynebacterium...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The intermediary role of resilience and psychological distress in the relationship between functional limitations and well-being among racial/ethnic minority persons with multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis and related disorders·2026
Same author

Disruption of phosphatidyl choline metabolism affects gametophyte development in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Plant physiology·2026
Same author

The Plant Cell welcomes 2026 Assistant Features Editors.

The Plant cell·2026
Same author

Making conferences in the plant sciences more inclusive through community recommendations.

eLife·2025
Same author

Focus issue editorial: Numeracy, realism, and relevance in plant science.

Plant physiology·2025
Same author

Focus on Translational Research from Arabidopsis to Crop Plants and Beyond.

The Plant cell·2025
Same journal

Dynamic epigenetic and transcriptional regulatory network in pepper fruit development and ripening.

The Plant cell·2026
Same journal

The Plant RABC1 GTPase Coordinates with Exocyst Component SEC5A in Regulating ER-phagy under Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress.

The Plant cell·2026
Same journal

Graft transmissible resistance to Alternaria alternata is mediated by rootstock to scion JA transport activating raffinose synthesis.

The Plant cell·2026
Same journal

What fresh cell is this? Building a single-cell atlas of developing grass leaves in Brachypodium distachyon.

The Plant cell·2026
Same journal

The STA1-DOT2 interaction promotes nuclear speckle formation and splicing robustness in growth and heat stress responses.

The Plant cell·2026
Same journal

GIGANTEA shapes diurnal seedling growth by sequestering SMAX1 and SMXL2.

The Plant cell·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 16, 2026

Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Agrobacterium rhizogenes-Mediated Transformation of Potato and the Promoter Activity of a Suberin Gene by GUS Staining
08:31

Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Agrobacterium rhizogenes-Mediated Transformation of Potato and the Promoter Activity of a Suberin Gene by GUS Staining

Published on: March 29, 2019

A really useful pathogen, Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

Ze-Chun Yuan1, Mary Williams

  • 1Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Western Ontario. zyuan27@uwo.ca

The Plant Cell
|December 6, 2012
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Agrobacterium bacteria transfer genes into plants, causing tumors but also enabling genetic modification. This unique DNA transfer mechanism makes Agrobacterium a vital tool for plant biotechnology and research.

More Related Videos

A Hydroponic Co-cultivation System for Simultaneous and Systematic Analysis of Plant/Microbe Molecular Interactions and Signaling
11:16

A Hydroponic Co-cultivation System for Simultaneous and Systematic Analysis of Plant/Microbe Molecular Interactions and Signaling

Published on: July 22, 2017

Optimization and Utilization of Agrobacterium-mediated Transient Protein Production in Nicotiana
23:21

Optimization and Utilization of Agrobacterium-mediated Transient Protein Production in Nicotiana

Published on: April 19, 2014

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 16, 2026

Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Agrobacterium rhizogenes-Mediated Transformation of Potato and the Promoter Activity of a Suberin Gene by GUS Staining
08:31

Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Agrobacterium rhizogenes-Mediated Transformation of Potato and the Promoter Activity of a Suberin Gene by GUS Staining

Published on: March 29, 2019

A Hydroponic Co-cultivation System for Simultaneous and Systematic Analysis of Plant/Microbe Molecular Interactions and Signaling
11:16

A Hydroponic Co-cultivation System for Simultaneous and Systematic Analysis of Plant/Microbe Molecular Interactions and Signaling

Published on: July 22, 2017

Optimization and Utilization of Agrobacterium-mediated Transient Protein Production in Nicotiana
23:21

Optimization and Utilization of Agrobacterium-mediated Transient Protein Production in Nicotiana

Published on: April 19, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Plant Pathology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Agrobacterium are unusual plant pathogens known for inter-kingdom DNA transfer.
  • This DNA transfer induces host cells to proliferate and produce opines, which nourish the bacteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the lecture's focus on Agrobacterium tumefaciens and related species.
  • To highlight their pathogenicity, utility in plant transformation, and role as a model for plant-pathogen interactions.

Main Methods:

  • The lecture will cover the modes of pathogenicity in Agrobacterium.
  • It will discuss the adaptation of Agrobacterium's DNA transfer for introducing beneficial genes into plants.
  • The use of Agrobacterium as a model for studying plant-pathogen interactions will be explored.

Main Results:

  • Agrobacterium's natural DNA transfer mechanism has been adapted for plant genetic engineering.
  • This has led to the development of Agrobacterium as a key tool for plant transformation.
  • The bacteria serve as a model for understanding plant-microbe interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Agrobacterium tumefaciens represents a landmark in modern plant biology due to its transformative capabilities.
  • Understanding Agrobacterium's pathogenicity and DNA transfer is crucial for advancing plant biotechnology.
  • Continued study of these bacteria offers insights into plant-pathogen dynamics.