Plant/Fungi Total RNA Purification Kit
For the rapid purification of total RNA (including microRNA) from plants and fungi
For research use only and NOT intended for in vitro diagnostics.
Plant/Fungi Total RNA Purification Kit
For the rapid purification of total RNA (including microRNA) from plants and fungi
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Features and Benefits
- Extract total RNA, including virus & viroid RNA
- Robust lysis buffer is well-suited to even challenging samples such as pine needle, grape leaf, etc
- Isolate total RNA (including microRNA) without phenol
- Isolated RNA is of high quality, integrity and diversity
- Also available in 96-well format for high throughput applications
- Purification is based on spin column chromatography that uses Norgen’s proprietary resin separation matrix
Norgen’s Plant/Fungi Total RNA Purification Kit provides a rapid method for the isolation and purification of total RNA, including virus and viroid RNA, from a wide range of plants. Total RNA can be purified from fresh or frozen plant tissues, plant cells or filamentous fungi samples using this kit. All sizes of RNA are purified, including microRNA (miRNA) . The procedure is rapid and convenient.
The RNA is purified without the use of phenol or chloroform. The purified RNA is of the highest quality, and can be used in a number of downstream applications including real time PCR, reverse transcription PCR, Northern blotting, RNase protection and primer extension, and expression array assays.
Norgen's Plant/Fungi Total RNA Purification Kit is also available in a 96-well (High Throughput) format for high throughput applications. Purification with the 96-well plates can be performed using either a vacuum manifold or centrifugation.
Details
Supporting Data
Figure 1. Isolation of High Quality RNA, even from Difficult Samples. Total RNA was isolated from 50 mg samples of apple (Lanes 1), peach (Lanes 2), grape (Lanes 3), pine needle (Lanes 4), strawberry (Lanes 5) and pear (Lanes 6) using Norgen's kit and a competitors kit. Five microlitres of total RNA from the 50 µL elution was loaded on 1X MOPS 1.0 % Formaldehyde-Agarose RNA gel for analysis. Norgen's kit allowed for the isolation of high quality RNA from all the samples, including the difficult samples, while the competitor failed to isolate RNA from grape, pine needles and strawberry. Furthermore, only Norgen's kit was able to isolate the small RNA species (white box).
Figure 2. Detection of EF1-α using one step RT-qPCR from Challenging Plant Samples. Total RNA was isolated from 50 mg samples of apple (red), peach (green), pine needle (blue) and grape leaves (burgundy) using Norgen's Plant/Fungi Total RNA Purification Kit. Three µL of the eluted 50 µL of RNA was used in an RT-qPCR reaction for the detection of EF1-α. EF1-α was detected from all samples, indicating that the RNA is of high quality and that the Plant/Fungi RNA Purification kit is highly sensitive for total RNA isolation.
Figure 3. High Yield of Plant RNA Samples isolated from Apple, Peach and Pear. Total RNA was isolated using Norgen's kit (Blue bars) and a competitor’s kit (Dark blue bars) from 50 mg of apple, peach and pear according to the provided manual. In each case the RNA was eluted into 50 µL. RNA yield was measured by spectrophotometer in triplicate, and the average concentration was used for data analysis. Norgen's kit resulted in higher yields of total RNA, including miRNA. Total processing time was less with Norgen's kit than competitor's kit.
Figure 4. High Purity of RNA Samples Isolated from Apple, Peach and Pear. RNA was isolated from 50 mg samples of apple, peach and pear using Norgen's Plant/Fungi RNA Purification Kit and a competitor's kit. RNA purity was determined spectrophotometrically for the RNA isolated using Norgen's kit (260/230 = dark blue bars) and the competitor's kit (260/230 = light blue bars). Also shown is the 260/280 ratio for the samples. Norgen's kit consistently isolated pure samples of Plant RNA with 260/230 ratios above 2.0, whereas the competitor's kit had 260/230 ratios below 1.2 for the same samples.
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Kit Specifications - Spin Column
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Maximum Column Binding Capacity
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50 μg
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Maximum Column Loading Volume
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650 μL
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Size of RNA Purified
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All sizes, including small RNA (< 200 nt) |
| Maximum Amount of Starting Material: Plant Tissues Plant Cells Fungi |
50 mg 1 x 106 cells 50 mg (wet weight) |
| Average Yield* 50 mg Tomato Leaves 50 mg Tobacco Leaves 50 mg Plum Leaves 50 mg Grape Leaves 50 mg Peach Leaves |
60 μg 60 μg 32 μg 35 μg 30 μg |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications |
30 minutes
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* Yield will vary depending on the type of sample processed.
* Yield will vary depending on the type of sample processed.
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All solutions should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. This kit is stable for 2 years after the date of shipment.
Select Plants and Fungi Tested with the Norgen Plant/Fungi Total RNA Purification Kits
Plants
Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
Arabidopsis thaliana1
Peach (Prunus persica)
Apple (Malus sp.)
Pear (Pyrus sp.)
Grape vine (Vitis sp.)
Plum (Prunus sp.)
Palm (Arecaceae)
Pine needle (Pinaceae)
Strawberry
Raspberry
Blackberry
Herbs
Persimmon (Ebenaceae)
Potato tuber (Solanum)
Plum fruit
Citrus
Vanilla bean
Cotton (Gossypium)
Mangrove
Chrysanthemum
Grape berry skin
Kiwi leaves
Peach (fruits and flowers)
Soy bean (legume)
Eastern White Red Cedar
Corn leaves
Cucumber leaves
Fungi
Aspergillus nigerMucor racemosus
Cladosporium cladosporioides
Fusarium oxysporum
Penicillium sp.
Botrytis cinerea (Botryotinia fuckeliana)
Pichia sp.
Rhizopus oryzae
Alternaria tenuissima
| Component | Cat. 25800 (50 preps) | Cat. 31350 (100 preps) | Cat. 25850 (250 preps) | Cat. 31900 (192 preps) |
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| Lysis Buffer C | 60 mL | 1 x 30 mL, 1 x 60 mL | 3 x 60 mL | 2 x 60 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 38 mL | 38 mL | 1 x 18 mL, 2 x 38 mL | 2 x 38 mL |
| Elution Solution A | 6 mL | 6 mL | 20 mL | 20 mL |
| Filter Columns | 50 | 100 | 250 | - |
| Spin Columns | 50 | 100 | 250 | - |
| 96-Well Plate | - | - | - | 2 |
| Adhesive Tape | - | - | - | 4 |
| Collection Tubes | 100 | 200 | 500 | - |
| 96-Well Collection Plate | - | - | - | 2 |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 50 | 100 | 250 | - |
| 96-Well Elution Plate | - | - | - | 2 |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Documentation
(31350) Plant/Fungi Total RNA Purification Kit (Spin Column) - Protocol (100 Preps)
(25850) Plant/Fungi Total RNA Purification Kit (Spin Column) - Protocol (250 Preps)
(31900) Plant/Fungi Total RNA Purification 96-Well Kit (HT) - Protocol (96-well)
Non-Organic-Based Isolation of Plant microRNA using Norgen’s Plant/Fungi RNA Purification Kit
Broad Application of a Single Universal Lysis Buffer for True Total RNA Purification from Challenging Plant Species and Tissues
Evaluation of Plant RNA Integrity Number (RIN) generated using an Agilent BioAnalyzer 2100
Revised Guidelines for RNA Quality Assessment for Diverse Biological Sample Input
Optimizing Bead Homogenization of Plant Tissues for DNA and RNA Isolation
Preservation of RNA in Soil, Plant and Stool Samples Using Norgen's RNA Preserve
Sensitivity and Specificity of Norgen’s HLVd TaqMan RT-PCR Kit.pdf
Revised Guidelines For RNA Quality Assessment For Diverse Biological Sample Input - Poster
Compatibility of DNA and RNA Extraction Methods For Challenging Plant Species - Poster
A New Gold Standard for Viroid Detection: Comparison Study Between Membrane Hybridization and RT-PCR
Rapid Isolation and Sensitive Detection of the Chrysanthemum Chlorotic Mottle Viroid
Development of a high throughput PPV detection method based on unique nucleic acid isolation system
The Importance of Sample Preparation for Plant miRNA Purification
Assessing the sensitivity and specificity of three different methods for DNA isolation from Borrelia burgdorferi
FAQs
Spin Column, High Throughput
Poor RNA recovery could be due to one or more of the following:
- Column has become clogged.
Do not exceed the recommended amounts of starting materials. The amount of starting material may need to be decreased if the column shows clogging below the recommended levels. See also “Clogged Column”.
- An alternative Elution Solution was used.
It is recommended that the Elution Solution A supplied with this kit be used for maximum RNA recovery.
- Ethanol was not added to the lysate.
Ensure that the appropriate amount of ethanol is added to the lysate before binding to the column.
- Ethanol was not added to the Wash Solution A.
Ensure that the indicated amount of 96 - 100% ethanol is added to the supplied Wash Solution A prior to use.
- Low RNA content in cells or tissues used.
Different tissues and cells have different RNA contents, and thus the expected yield of RNA will vary greatly from these different sources. Please check literature to determine the expected RNA content of your starting material.
Clogging can result from one or a combination of the following factors:
- Insufficient solubilization of cells or tissues.
Ensure that the appropriate amount of lysis buffer was used for the amount of cells or tissue.
- Maximum number of cells or amount of tissue exceeds kit specifications.
The optimal input of plant tissue or filamentous fungi has been provided for each kit under Kit specifications, and also in the product insert.
- Too much cell debris in the lysate supernatant.
Ensure that most cell debris is removed in Step 1c in the protocol.
- Insufficient Vacuum.
When using a high-throughput kit with a vacuum manifold, ensure that a vacuum pressure of at least -650 mbar or -25 in Hg is developed.
- Centrifuge temperature is too low.
Ensure that the centrifuge remains at room temperature throughout the procedure. Temperatures below 20°C may cause precipitates to form that can cause the columns/wells to clog.
If the RNA does not perform well in downstream applications, it may be due to one or more of the following:
- RNA was not washed 3 times with the provided Wash Solution A.
Traces of salt from the binding step may remain in the sample if the well is not washed 3 times with Wash Solution A. Salt may interfere with downstream applications, and thus must be washed from the well.
- Ethanol carryover.
Ensure that the dry spin under Column Wash in the centrifugation protocol or the extended vacuum in the vacuum protocol is performed in order to remove traces of ethanol prior to elution. Ethanol is known to interfere with many downstream applications.
These kits can process multiple plant tissues including but not limited to the following:
- Leaves (young and mature)
- Stem
- Roots
- Mature Seeds
- Developing seeds
- Needles
- Zygotic Embryos
- Flower buds
- Root / Shoot phloem
- Pollen
- Bark
Yes, these kits are capable of purifying dsRNA as well.
Yes, this kit is able to process freeze-dried leaves.
Citations
| Title | Phytophthora pluvialis maintenance, spore production and detached needle assays |
| Citation | Plos One 2024. |
| Authors | Sophie Eccersall,Leann S. Vinson,Rebecca McDougal,Claudia-Nicole Meisrimler |
| Title | Evaluation of Rz2 Gene Expression in Sugar Beet Hybrids Infected with Beet Necrotic Yellow Vein Virus |
| Citation | Current Issues in Molecular Biology 2024. |
| Authors | Moisseyev R, Pozharskiy A, Taskuzhina A, Khusnitdinova M, Svanbayev U, Sapakhova Z, Gritsenko D. |
| Title | Comparative transcriptomics of two Salvia subg. Perovskia species contribute towards molecular background of abietane-type diterpenoid biosynthesis |
| Citation | Nature Scientific reports 2024. |
| Authors | Monika Bielecka, Marta Stafiniak, Bartosz Pencakowski, Sylwester Slusarczyk, Jan Pawel Jastrzebski, Lukasz Paukszto, Lukasz Laczmanski, Shima Gharibi & Adam Matkowski |
| Title | euAP2a, a key gene that regulates flowering time in peach (Prunus persica) by modulating Thermo-responsive transcription programming |
| Citation | Horticulture Research 2024. |
| Authors | Jianyang Liu, Dennis Bennett, Mark Demuth, Erik Burchard, Tim Artlip, Chris Dardick, Zongrang Liu |
| Title | Screening Local Sicilian Tomato Ecotypes to Evaluate the Response of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Infection |
| Citation | Agronomy 2024. |
| Authors | Andrea Giovanni Caruso 1ORCID,Stefano Panno 1,*ORCID,Arianna Ragona 1,Rosa Peiró 2ORCID,Filippo Vetrano 1,Alessandra Moncada 1ORCID,Alessandro Miceli 1ORCID,Consuelo Maria La Marra 1,Luis Galipienso 3ORCID,Luis Rubio 3ORCID andSalvatore Davino 1ORCID |
| Title | Development of a Csy4-Processing TRV-Based CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing System in Nicotiana benthamiana |
| Citation | Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 2024. |
| Authors | Yanjie Luo, Xiaodong Tang, Cuihong Yu, Yang Qiu, Julia S. Nowak, Qing Shi Lu, Lining Tian & Ren Na |
| Title | Peach LAZY1 and DRO1 protein-protein interactions and co-expression with PRAF/RLD family support conserved gravity-related protein interactions across plants |
| Citation | microPublication Biology 2024. |
| Authors | Jessica M. Waite 1§ , Courtney A. Hollender 2 , Jon R. Eilers 1 , Erik Burchard 3 , Chris Dardick 3 |
| Title | Deciphering the Interaction between Coniella granati and Pomegranate Fruit Employing Transcriptomics |
| Citation | Life 2024. |
| Authors | Athanasios Tsafouros ,Polina C. Tsalgatidou ,Anastasia Boutsika ,Costas Delis ,Annamaria Mincuzzi ,Antonio Ippolito and Antonios Zambounis |
| Title | Characterization of carboxylated cellulose nanofibrils and oligosaccharides from Kraft pulp fibers and their potential elicitor effect on the gene expression of Capsicum annuum |
| Citation | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2024. |
| Authors | María Emilia Cano a b, Åsa Lindgren c, Jennifer Rosendahl c, Jenny Johansson c, Alberto Garcia-Martin d, Miguel Ladero Galan d, José Kovensky a, Gary Chinga-Carrasco |
| Title | Contribution of the regulatory miR156-SPL9 module to the drought stress response in pigmented potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) |
| Citation | Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 2024. |
| Authors | Sara Pescador-Dionisio, Aida Robles-Fort, Bruno Parisi, Inmaculada García-Robles, Laura Bassolino, Giuseppe Mandolino, M. Dolores Real, Carolina Rausell |
