Orf147, a cytotoxic peptide, has been found to cause cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) in Cajanus cajanifolius (pigeonpea). In our study, Orf147 was introduced into self-pollinating Cicer arietinum (chickpea) using Agrobacterium-mediated transformation for induction of CMS. The stable integration and expression of the transgene has been assessed through PCR and qRT-PCR analysis. In addition, phenotypic sterility analysis has been performed, considering developmental parameters like flower development, pod formation and flower drop. Transgene inheritance analysis demonstrates that out of the five PCR positive events in the T generation, two events have segregated according to the Mendelian segregation ratio (3:1) in the T generation. Further, pollen viability test using microscopic analysis confirms the induction of partial CMS in transgenic chickpea. The study holds significant value regarding the heterosis of self-pollinating legumes like chickpea. As a part of the prospect, exploring inducible promoters of species-specific or related legumes would be the next step to developing a two-line hybrid system.
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