Theme 12: Forage Breeding and Genetics
Description
Transgenic plants obtained from transformation of one individual of Lotus corniculatus with the maize gene Sn, a transactivator of anthocyanin pathway, were analysed for the expression of the transgene and for the accumulation of condensed tannins. A great variability was observed for these two traits. Some extreme individuals were clonally propagated and analysed for rooting ability and plant growth. Unexpectedly, a strong correlation between condensed tannin level, rooting ability and plant growth was observed. These results are discussed in order to explore new strategies to increase plant productivity in forage legumes.
Citation
Arcioni, Sergio; Paolocci, F.; Turchetti, V.; and Damiani, F., "High Polymorphism for Forage Production of Lotus corniculatus Sn Transformants" (2021). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 1.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/19/12/1
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High Polymorphism for Forage Production of Lotus corniculatus Sn Transformants
Transgenic plants obtained from transformation of one individual of Lotus corniculatus with the maize gene Sn, a transactivator of anthocyanin pathway, were analysed for the expression of the transgene and for the accumulation of condensed tannins. A great variability was observed for these two traits. Some extreme individuals were clonally propagated and analysed for rooting ability and plant growth. Unexpectedly, a strong correlation between condensed tannin level, rooting ability and plant growth was observed. These results are discussed in order to explore new strategies to increase plant productivity in forage legumes.
