Ti Plasmid - Characteristics Features

Characteristics Features

  • Agrobacterium is called the natural genetic engineer.
  • Size of the plasmid: ~250 kbp.
  • Contains one or more T-DNA region.
  • Contains a region enabling conjugative transfer.
  • Contains regions for opine synthesis and catabolism.
  • Responsible for crown gall disease in plants.

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