Canola transformation utilizes seedling stem cuttings as explants for transformation. The agrobacterium-based method has been well established for canola. We apply whole plant herbicide screening that can help reduce greatly chimeric issues that often occur in canola transformation. We are currently providing services to institutions and small businesses for research, trait development and germplasm improvement.
Currently we are sending T0 plantlets to customers since we have limited greenhouse capacity to generate T1 seeds. Typical canola transformation process from bacterial inoculation to the plantlet stage is about 3-4 months. We use bar as a selectable marker. We can help perform PCR with customers provided primers for genes of interest.
For the service charge, we offer competitive pricing, and we have a low introductory rate for spring canola. Please refer to the pricing page for more information. For customers who request a greater number of events (more than 10), long TDNA or larger number of vectors, please contact us to discuss discounts or additional service charges.
For genome editing. We are currently working with UNL innovation campus to rent greenhouse space. We expect to offer the service in 2026 to provide edited plants to customers.