Abstract
Genome engineering involves methods of genetic modification of cells at predefined genomic sites. Here, we used transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs) for the site-directed mutagenesis in barley. Target gene-specific TALEN-encoding expression units were designed and delivered to totipotent cells of either cultivated embryogenic pollen or immature embryos. The analysis of resulting transgenic plants revealed that the described approach allows for the generation of site-specific, heritable mutations at reasonable efficiency.
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Hensel, G., Kumlehn, J. (2019). Genome Engineering Using TALENs. In: Harwood, W. (eds) Barley. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1900. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-8944-7_13
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