Rapid and simple procedure for homogenizing leaf tissues suitable for mini-midi-scale DNA extraction in rice

Gihwan Yi, Jun Ho Choi, Jong Hee Lee, Unggi Jeong, Min Hee Nam, Doh Won Yun, Moo Young Eun

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Abstract

We describe a rapid and simple procedure for homogenizing leaf samples suitable for mini/midi-scale DNA preparation in rice. The methods used tungsten carbide beads and general vortexer for homogenizing leaf samples. In general, two samples can be ground completely within 11.3 ± 1.5 sec at one time. Up to 20 samples can be ground at a time using a vortexer attachment. The yields of the DNA ranged from 2.2 to 7.6 μg from 25-150 mg of young fresh leaf tissue. The quality and quantity of DNA was compatible for most of PCR work and RFLP analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)257-262
Number of pages6
JournalPreparative Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Volume35
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005

Keywords

  • DNA
  • Mini/midi-preparation
  • Tungsten beads
  • Vortexer

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