Introduction of isoprene synthase genes into trees

Abstract

Isoprene synthase c-DNA from Populus alba was introduced into Populus nigra var. italica. Regenerated plantlets were morphologically same with the control plantlets and grew similarly. Selection marker gene was expressed in the callus of Hinoki cypress that was introduced with isoprene synthase gene. However, regeneration from Hinoki cypress was not successful.