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Versatile DNA Extraction from Various Plants Using Innovative Liquid Methods
Greg Howard
15th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- Iowa State University developed a new method to simplify and speed up DNA extraction from plant tissues
- The method uses ionic liquids to extract DNA in just 15 minutes, reducing the risk of cross-contamination
- This new approach is effective for various plant species and can be used for on-field GMO testing and plant pathogen diagnostics
References
Main Study
1) Versatile DNA extraction from diverse plant taxa using ionic liquids and magnetic ionic liquids: a methodological breakthrough for enhanced sample utility
Published 14th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13007-024-01217-z
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