mRNA extraction

[Robinson, Dr. David]

I know this is not exactly a "Plant Education" question (except that it
involves student research).....but does anyone know whether we can store
plant tissue (by quick-freezing it in liquid nitrogen, and then storing
it at -80C) and still get a good yield of mRNA?
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I have heard stories that it is far better to work with fresh tissue,
but wondering if I can "get by" storing it like this for awhile.
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Thanks for any advice!=20

Dave Robinson
Biology Department
Bellarmine University
2001 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY  40205

502-452-8197