Our research aimed at developing a protocol for an efficient transformation in Brassicaceae. Using a hair root-based transformation, we improved dramatically transformation efficiency in Brassica napus, which is crucial for our research. We also tested the protocol in model species Arabidopsis thaliana.
We have optimized the protocol for spring cultivars DH12075 in Brassica napus. The next challenge is to optimize the protocol of transformation and regeneration of winter cultivars in Brassica napus, as well as for Brassica rapa and Brassica oleracea. Hairy roots can be readily propagated, and their rapid growth enables the prompt analysis of the gene of interest shortly after the transformation.
Consequently, it becomes feasible to selectively regenerate specific hairy root lines that exhibit the desired trait. For example, a gene mutation introduced by CRISPR-Cas.
