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A new model system for tomato genetics

A new model system for tomato genetics The purpose of this study was to develop a model system for studying tomato genetics. Agronomic, genetic, and molecular data are presented which show that the miniature Lycopersicon esculentum cultivar, Micro‐Tom (Micro tomato), fulfills the requirements for such a model. It grows at high density (up to 1357 plants/m−2); it has a short life cycle (70–90 days from sowing to fruit ripening); and it can be transformed at frequencies of up to 80% through Agrobacterium‐mediated transformation of cotyledons. Moreover, it differs from standard tomato cultivars by only two major genes. Therefore, any mutation or transgene can be conveniently studied in Micro‐Tom’s background and, when needed, transferred into a standard background. We took advantage of Micro‐Tom’s features to improve the infrastructure for mutagenesis in tomato. A screening of 9000 M1 and 20 000 M2 EMS mutagenized plants is described. Mutants with altered pigmentation or modified shape of leaves, flowers and fruits were found. In addition, an enhancer trapping and a gene trapping system, based on the Ac/Ds maize transposable elements, were transformed into Micro‐Tom and found to be active. In summary, Micro‐Tom opens new prospects to achieve saturated mutagenesis in tomato, and facilitates the application of transposon‐based technologies such as gene tagging, trapping and knockout. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Plant Journal Wiley

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Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 1997 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
ISSN
0960-7412
eISSN
1365-313X
DOI
10.1046/j.1365-313x.1997.12061465.x
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a model system for studying tomato genetics. Agronomic, genetic, and molecular data are presented which show that the miniature Lycopersicon esculentum cultivar, Micro‐Tom (Micro tomato), fulfills the requirements for such a model. It grows at high density (up to 1357 plants/m−2); it has a short life cycle (70–90 days from sowing to fruit ripening); and it can be transformed at frequencies of up to 80% through Agrobacterium‐mediated transformation of cotyledons. Moreover, it differs from standard tomato cultivars by only two major genes. Therefore, any mutation or transgene can be conveniently studied in Micro‐Tom’s background and, when needed, transferred into a standard background. We took advantage of Micro‐Tom’s features to improve the infrastructure for mutagenesis in tomato. A screening of 9000 M1 and 20 000 M2 EMS mutagenized plants is described. Mutants with altered pigmentation or modified shape of leaves, flowers and fruits were found. In addition, an enhancer trapping and a gene trapping system, based on the Ac/Ds maize transposable elements, were transformed into Micro‐Tom and found to be active. In summary, Micro‐Tom opens new prospects to achieve saturated mutagenesis in tomato, and facilitates the application of transposon‐based technologies such as gene tagging, trapping and knockout.

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The Plant JournalWiley

Published: Dec 1, 1997

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