Some of the most potent phytotoxins are synthesized by microbes. A few of these share
molecular target sites with some synthetic herbicides, but many microbial toxins have unique …

Almost 30 years have passed since the first publication reporting regeneration of
transformed peach plants. Nevertheless, the general applicability of genetic transformation …

Alfalfa is very sensitive to soil acidity and its yield and stand duration are compromised due
to inhibited root growth and reduced nitrogen fixation caused by Al toxicity. Soil improvement …

Genes conferring resistance to antibiotics have been widely used as markers for the
selection of transformed cells in the development of genetically modified (GM) plants. Their …

Although genetic transformation of clonally propagated crops has been widely studied as a
tool for crop improvement and as a vital part of the development of functional genomics …

Key message This review summarizes the recent advances in legume genetic
transformation and provides an insight into the critical factors that play a major role in the …

Marker genes (MGs) are essential tools for plant research and biotechnology. Positive
selectable marker genes (SMGs) are used in genetic transformation to allow only transgenic …

In the last few decades, a large research input has been geared up to develop and exploit a
number of different techniques aiming to produce plants with improved resistance to biotic …

Plant transformation protocols generally involve the use of selectable marker genes for the
screening of transgenic material. The bacterial gene nptII, coding for a neomycin …

The neomycin phosphotransferase (nptII) selection system has proved successful in citrus
transformation; however, it may be recommendable to replace it given the pressure exerted …