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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2015, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (34): 203-208.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb15060142

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Study on Introduction of TaNHX2 Gene to Enhance Salt Tolerance of Populus sp.

Wang Yixue1, Du Jianzhong1, Hao Yaoshan1, Zhang Huanhuan1, Qin Yongjun1, Wu Jiahe2, Sun Yi1   

  1. (1Biotechnology Research Center, Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Taiyuan 030031;2Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101)
  • Received:2015-06-28 Revised:2015-08-24 Accepted:2015-08-25 Online:2015-12-17 Published:2015-12-17

Abstract: Zhonglinmeihe is an elite variety of Populus sp. which is fast-growing, and has high yield and high quality of timber. It is important for afforestation programs in the development of China’s western regions. To enhance salt tolerance and widen adaptability of Populus sp. in northwest China, TaNHX2 gene was introduced into the variety through Agrobacterium-mediated transformation with explants of leaf and petiole. Based on PCR and Southern blotting analyses, most transgenic plants showed one copy of insertion of the target gene. Under various concentrations of NaCl treatment, transgenic poplar plants exhibited obvious resistance to salt stress. All in all, transgenic poplar plants with salt tolerance could facilitate afforestation and achieve high yield in northwest China.

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