Sterilization of Arabidopsis seeds

1. Mix 1 ml of 0.02% Triton X-100 and 50 ul of sodium hypochlorite solution containing 5-6% effective chloride.

2. Add seeds (< 20 mg = 1000 seeds) into the solution. Shake vigorously.

3. Store for 10-15 min at room temperature with occasional shaking.

4. Discard solution leaving the seeds in the tube.

5. Add to the seeds 1 ml of sterile water. Shake vigorously. Discard solution leaving the seeds in the tube.

6. Repeat step 5 for at least 3 times.

7. Germinate seeds on a sterile medium.


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