PCR of seed samples

[Mark Schweder]

In article <1993Sep9.205407.2832 at tower>, rpl at tower writes:
> We have been working with PCR for detection of plant pathogenic bacteria on 
> seeds.  Our major problem is probably the presence of high levels of phenolic
> compounds in seeds.  We have inconsistent results in the amplification of DNA 
> fragments.
> 	Any suggestion to overcome this problem?
> 
> 	Thanks
> 
> 	Rui
> 

I don't know if it is any help, but when I was looking through Current 
Contents recently I ran across an article entitled Pre-Germination 
Genotypic Screening Using PCR Amplification of Half-Seeds in TAG 
86:694-698. I haven't got a reprint yet, consequently I don't know the 
relevance it may have to your problem.

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