Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is highly utilized for QTL analysis, positional cloning of valuable genes, and molecular breeding in crop science. Usually those experiments handle DNA samples of many genotypes (up to several thousands). However, many DNA extraction protocols require longer time using harmful chemicals such as chloroform, phenol, and liquid nitrogen. Here, we introduce a new DNA extraction method for PCR with agarose/PAGE analysis from a diversity panel of rice genotypes identified with yield enhancing traits. This protocol consists of four steps including injection of extraction buffer (20 mM Tris-HCl pH9.5, 200 mM KCl, 2 mM EDTA) into the tubes containing leaf tissues and steel balls, and crushing tissues using Geno-Grinder without liquid nitrogen, sample incubation at 65°C, and then centrifugation for removing cell debris. After centrifugation the crude extracts directly used as template DNA for PCR. Through this protocol we could complete F1 hybridity test from approximately 2,100 plants that come from 96 cross combinations with 13 SSR markers. In addition, we tested the DNA quality by PCR amplification of high GC-rich region and large target size (-2kb). From these results our DNA extraction method produces enough DNA quality for PCR and is suitable for large scale molecular analysis from rice plants.

• Sung-Ryul Kim(Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, Philippines)
• Gynheung An(Crop Biotech Institute & Department of Genetic Engineering, Kyung Hee University)
• Kshirod K Jena(Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, Philippines) Corresponding Author