The genetic manipulation of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) necessitates a reliable and efficient, genotype-independent method of transformation. Thirteen lettuce cultivars have been assessed for their amenability to Agrobacterrum-mediated gene transfer linked to their tissue culture responsiveness, including callus induction and shoot regeneration. A reliable protocol has been developed for the routine production of transgenic plants for all 13 cultivars investigated.
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Curtis et al. (1994) studied this question.