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Genetic Transformation of Phytoene Synthase Gene into Ginseng Callus Cells |
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Abstract Phytoene synthase is a rate-limiting enzyme in the pathway of carotenoid biosynthesis. This paper is aimed at establishing a transformation of Ginseng callus cells, elevating the nutritive value through encouraging the composition of corresponding carotenoid. Taking Ginseng callus cells as acceptor, PSY gene were transformed into cells via Agrobacterium-mediated. PCR and RT-PCR analysis from the transferred gene plants proved that PSY gene has been transferred into Ginseng callus cells and can be expressed. The content of β-carotene was increased by an average of 26 times. This research established a base of improving and raising the contents of carotenoid in the Ginseng callus cell.
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Received: 18 October 2007
Published: 25 February 2008
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