Genetic Transformation in Peach (Prunus persica L.): Challenges and Ways Forward.

ABSTRACT: Almost 30 years have passed since the first publication reporting regeneration of transformed peach plants. Nevertheless, the general applicability of genetic transformation of this species has not yet been established. Many strategies have been tested in order to obtain an efficient peach transformation system. Despite the amount of time and the efforts invested, the lack of success has significantly limited the utility of peach as a model genetic system for trees, despite its relatively short generation time; small, high-quality genome; and well-studied genetic resources. Additionally, the absence of efficient genetic transformation protocols precludes the application of many biotechnological tools in peach breeding programs. In this review, we provide an overview of research on regenera

SUBMITTER: Ricci A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7465125 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature