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Genetic transformation in Aspergilli: Tools of the trade

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Title Genetic transformation in Aspergilli: Tools of the trade
 
Creator Prabha, V Lakshmi
Punekar, N S
 
Subject Aspergilli
Aspergillus niger
transformation strategies
genetic markers
transformation vectors
gene function
 
Description 205-215
DNA-mediated transformation is a powerful tool that allows the introduction of specific genetic changes in an organism. Transformation of Aspergilli, acclaimed for their wide use in the industry, has been possible for about two decades now. Several basic and applied problems related to fungal biology have been addressed using this technique. Nonetheless, new markers and strategies for transformation are still being developed for these filamentous fungi. Different methods and markers that are currently available for the transformation of Aspergilli are summarized here. The review also brings out the importance of these transformation systems in analyzing fungal gene function. Aspects of Aspergillus niger transformation are selectively emphasized.
 
Date 2009-04-02T08:56:08Z
2009-04-02T08:56:08Z
2004-10
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0301-1208
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3716
 
Language en_US
 
Publisher CSIR
 
Source IJBB Vol.41(5) [October 2004]