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  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Agricultural Science
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Developing efficient genetic transformation protocols is crucial for crop improvement in fruit trees like cherry.
  • Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) and specific sweet cherry rootstocks (Gisela 6, Gisela 7) are important horticultural species.
  • Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a widely used vector for plant genetic engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a reliable protocol for Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of sour cherry 'Montmorency' and sweet cherry rootstocks 'Gisela 6' and 'Gisela 7'.
  • To identify genotype-specific requirements for optimal regeneration and proliferation of transformed cherry tissues.

Main Methods:

  • Leaf explants from in vitro shoots were cocultivated with Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
  • Direct cocultivation was used for 'Gisela' rootstocks, while 'Montmorency' required pretreatment.
  • Selection and regeneration were performed on media containing kanamycin and antibiotics (timentin or cefotaxime) for 3-5 months.

Main Results:

  • Successful Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation was achieved for both sour and sweet cherry genotypes.
  • The study highlights that optimal media composition for shoot proliferation and regeneration is dependent on the specific cherry genotype.
  • Differentiation and growth of transformed tissues varied based on the explant source and applied media.

Conclusions:

  • The described protocol provides a foundation for genetic modification of Prunus cerasus L. and its hybrids.
  • Genotype-specific optimization of regeneration media is essential for efficient transformation of cherry varieties.
  • This work contributes to the advancement of breeding programs for improved cherry cultivars and rootstocks.