Floral dip method for transformation of Camelina

摘要

The present invention provides methods for transforming Camelina plants. In particular, the present invention relates to transforming Camelina sativa plants through contacting the plants to a dipping solution comprising Agrobacterium, a sugar, and a nonionic surfactant. The methods do not require a vacuum filtration step. The present invention provides, for example, useful methods for developing transformation systems for Camelina sativa that can enable manipulation of its agronomic qualities.