Agrico Research BV has chosen the image analysis system to visualise DNA markers as part of its diagnostics programme.
The scientists at Agrico have attempted to accurately image large gels of GelRed stained molecular markers derived from a range of potatoes.
The markers help scientists assist potato breeders in predicting their field test diagnostics results and can help identify any potato varieties that have become mixed.
Jack Gros, molecular research scientist at Agrico, explained: “To assist the breeders in identifying unknown potato varieties we run large DNA gels. We used to use a single camera and printer but are being asked to digitalise our images more and more because we are switching to electronic laboratory notebooks.”
“We assessed several imaging systems and because our gels are bigger than most, the G:BOX is the only one we looked at with a large transilluminator inside and is capable of accurately imaging our gels,” added Gros.
Laura Sullivan, SDI’s Syngene divisional manager stated that Agrico’s DNA work offers plant biologists a means of accurately auditing results with “significant time saving benefits.”
