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Table 2 Troubleshooting

From: Protocol: high-efficiency in-planta Agrobacterium-mediated transgenic hairy root induction of Camellia sinensis var. sinensis

Problem

Reason

Solution

Poor germination and seedling growth

Used floaters

Poor storage of seeds

Use sinkers

Use desiccants during storage at 4 °C

Lack of induction of hairy roots

Agrobacterium may lose virulence over the culturing process or become contaminated

Seedling viability is too low

Plants were not periodically watered

Use fresh − 80 °C glycerol stock

Grow new seedlings

Water plants regularly