Table 1.
Step | Problem | Possible reason | Solution |
---|---|---|---|
13 | Poor/bad quality protoplast yield | Poor plant growth conditions | Check that the pH of the MS media is between 5.6-5.8. Check and optimize growth conditions, such as light intensity, temperature, and photoperiod. |
Ineffective enzymatic digestion | Optimize digestion time for each transgenic line, accession, and plant tissue. | ||
25 | The protoplasts do not adhere properly | Insufficient glow discharging | Verify and adapt glow discharge conditions. |
29 | Non-vitrified ice in the samples | Many cells were not properly plunge frozen, producing a thick sample | Adjust the number of protoplasts when plunge freezing. |
Poor blotting conditions | Adjust the blotting parameters adequately, depending on the type of filter paper to be used, as well as the blotting force and time. |