Hairy Root Transformation in Lotus japonicus

Abstract

In L. japonicus, hairy root transformation is the very useful technique to generate transformed root systems in a short term. This protocol was previously described (Kumagai and Kouchi, 2003) with some modifications. After the infection of Agrobacterium rhizogenes, L. japonicus develops not only transformed but also untransformed roots. Thus, transgenic roots need to be identified by certain indications. In this protocol, we use the GFP florescent signals as such indication.