Agrobacterium tumefaciens, also known as Rhizobium radiator, is a specialized form of naturally occurring soil bacteria capable of transferring T-DNA to plant cells. T-DNA, known as transmitted DNA, is located in the Ti plasmid and can be integrated into the host plant's chromosomal DNA. It is extensively utilized in genetic engineering and plant biotechnology. To enhance this capability for laboratory applications, scientists have developed Agrobacterium tumefaciens strains with heightened competency, creating what are known as competent cells. These cells are engineered to be highly receptive to foreign genetic material, making them effective vectors for introducing desired traits or genes into plants. Utilizing Agrobacterium tumefaciens competent cells in genetic modification begins with preparing the cells, ensuring they are primed for accepting foreign DNA. This involves specific treatment methods that render the cells more receptive to genetic material. Subsequently, the foreign DNA containing the desired genetic trait is introduced into these competent Agrobacterium cells. This foreign DNA is typically carried on a plasmid, a small, circular piece of DNA different from the chromosomal DNA. Once integrated, the modified Agrobacterium cells are co-cultivated with plant tissue or explants. The Agrobacterium transfers the foreign DNA, specifically the T-DNA, into the plant cells during this co-cultivation process. This transfer is facilitated by the natural infection process of the bacterium, in which it establishes a genetic link with the host plant. Once the T-DNA is inside the plant cells, it integrates into its genome. The foreign genes are expressed in the transformed plant on the successful transfer, manifesting the desired trait.
Overall, Agrobacterium tumefaciens competent cells represent a powerful tool in genetic engineering, particularly in modifying plants for various agricultural purposes. Their ability to mediate the transfer of genetic material into plants offers researchers and scientists a valuable method for developing crops with enhanced traits such as disease resistance, improved yield, and other desirable characteristics.
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