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Testing and optimization of protocols for removal of contaminants during DNA isolation from hibiscus blossoms
Brabcová, Martina ; Kubalová, Michaela (referee) ; Fialová, Lenka (advisor)
The Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a widely used plant in food industry, especially in tea production. The hibiscus flower is rich in polyphenolic substances, which are a major problem in DNA isolation. This work deals with the modification of the CTAB isolation protocol to ensure concentration and purity of DNA sufficient for its amplification. DNA isolated according to the CTAB protocol did not have sufficient concentration and purity for amplification due to high contamination with polyphenolic substances. A procedure with double incubation of plant tissue in CTAB buffer containing 3% polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) was proposed to remove it. These isolates were successfully amplified. The effect of PVP concentration (1-5%) in CTAB buffer on the concentration and purity of isolated DNA was also investigated. PCR results showed that double incubation with CTAB buffer had a greater effect on the removal of polyphenolic compounds than changing the PVP concentration. Subsequently, the modified isolation protocol was also successfully used to isolate amplifiable DNA from commercial tea blends.

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