I'm trying to find a DNA extraction method for fungi that does not require equipment and heating. Is there anyone who can suggest an alternative option? Thank you
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Crude extraction using NaOH and Tris can be effective for fungal DNA extraction but may not be optimal for all species due to the robustness of fungal cell walls [1][4]. An improved method involves incorporating a simple lysis buffer, such as SDS or CTAB, combined with mechanical disruption like bead-beating or vigorous mixing, which helps break down cell walls and release DNA without heating [2][5]. Subsequently, DNA can be precipitated with isopropanol or ethanol and purified through washing steps [3]. This method balances simplicity and effectiveness, making it suitable for fungal DNA extraction in resource-limited settings [1][3][4].
Reference
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[2] Osmundson, T., Eyre, C., Hayden, K. M., Dhillon, J., & Garbelotto, M. (2013). Back to basics: an evaluation of NaOH and alternative rapid DNA extraction protocols for DNA barcoding, genotyping, and disease diagnostics from fungal and oomycete samples. Molecular Ecology Resources, 13.
[3] Płaza, G., Upchurch, R., Brigmon, R., Whitman, W., & Ulfig, K. (2004). Rapid DNA Extraction for Screening Soil Filamentous Fungi Using PCR Amplification. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 13.
[4] Yang, Y., Zuzak, K., & Feng, J. (2016). An improved simple method for DNA extraction from fungal mycelia. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 38, 476 - 482.
[5] Lahuf, A., Jaafar, O., & Hameed, Z. (2019). A simple, rapid, safe and low-cost method to extract DNA from phytopathogenic fungi.. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 7, 197-203.