Agrobacterium-Mediated Stable Transformation of Actinidia deliciosa (Kiwi)
Luis Felipe Quiroz1, Claudia Stange Klein2
1Agriculture and Bioeconomy Research Centre, Ryan Institute, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland. Luis.quiroz@universityofgalway.ie.
Abstract:
Actinidia deliciosa, commonly known as kiwi, is a woody perennial species recognized for its commercially relevant fruits with high levels of vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. This chapter explores an efficient Agrobacterium-mediated stable transformation method for Actinidia, focusing on A. deliciosa cv Hayward, coupled with a somatic organogenesis regeneration protocol serving as a foundational tool for manipulating the kiwifruit genome. Beyond technical details, this contribution aims to advance both fundamental understanding and practical applications in kiwifruit genetics, providing a valuable resource for researchers.
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