Transient Gene Expression in Catharanthus roseus Flower Petals Using Agroinfiltration.

Transient transformation methods are frequently used to determine gene function. However, until recently only a few methods have been available in the model medicinal plant Catharanthus roseus. Here, we describe a rapid and highly reproducible protocol for the overexpression of genes of interest by agroinfiltration of C. roseus flower petals. This high throughput method is particularly suitable for screening purposes, for instance, target gene screening of transcription factor candidates, and complements other available methods.