Skip to Content
Merck
All Photos(4)

Documents

3GPHSKB

Roche

KAPA3G Plant PCR Kit

Synonym(s):

PCR, Plant PCR

Sign Into View Organizational & Contract Pricing


About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41106300
NACRES:
NA.55

usage

sufficient for 250 reactions
50 μL sufficient for 250 reactions (KK7251)
sufficient for 500 reactions
50 μL sufficient for 500 reactions (KK7252)

Quality Level

shelf life

≤12 mo.

feature

Difficult Templates/Specialty Enzymes PCR
dNTPs included: no
hotstart: no

manufacturer/tradename

Roche

technique(s)

PCR: suitable

input

crude DNA

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

KAPA3G Plant PCR Kits are designed for PCR of plant-derived DNA, using either purified DNA or DNA prepared by crude extraction methods (crude sample PCR). In addition, the KAPA3G Plant PCR Kit can be used to amplify DNA from plant material added directly to the PCR (direct PCR). The KAPA3G Plant PCR Kit contains KAPA3G DNA Polymerase, a novel, third-generation (3G) enzyme which was engineered via a process of directed evolution for improved tolerance to common plant-derived PCR inhibitors such as polyphenolics and polysaccharides.The KAPA3G Plant PCR Kits are optimized for fast and efficient amplification of plant DNA from crude samples, DNA-containing carry-over inhibitors from crude extraction methods, and purified DNA.
KAPA3G Plant DNA Polymerase is a blend of the engineered A-family KAPA3G DNA Polymerase and a modified B-family DNA Polymerase. The enzyme blend is combined with proprietary antibodies to inactivate the enzymes prior to the first denaturation step. The fidelity of the KAPA3G Plant DNA Polymerase is 4-10 times higher than that of wild-type Taq.

Application

KAPA3G Plant PCR Kit has been used for:
  • Amplification of fragments up to 5 kb in size from purified plant DNA, extracted with commercial kits or cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB)-based methods
  • Direct polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from leaf discs, seed samples, and other plant tissue types
  • PCR from crude plant DNA extracts, prepared from leaf and/or seed material
  • amplification of 16SrRNA
  • an ultra-rapid real-time reverse transcriptase (RT)-PCR assay

Features and Benefits

Key features of the KAPA3G Plant PCR Kit include:
  • Fast PCR direct from plant tissues such as leaf discs, seeds and crude plant extracts.
  • Streamlined workflows for transgenic screening.
  • Improved PCR success rates and reproducibility.
  • Efficient amplification of long and difficult targets from all sample types.

Amplify long targets from crude samples and purified DNA:

  • Amplify fragments up to 5 kb from purified DNA and crude samples
  • High yield and specificity with purified DNA and crude samples

Perform direct PCR from a variety of plant species and tissue types:
  • Direct PCR with leaf disc or seed as template
  • No need for time-consuming DNA extractions

Streamline workflows and improve turnaround times:
  • Perform PCR in half the time compared with wild-type enzymes
  • Eliminate the need for time-consuming

DNA extractions Improve success rates with novel crude sample plant PCR workflow:
  • Use extraction buffer to prepare crude extracts for plant PCR in just 5 minutes
  • High success rates with even the most challenging sample types

Quick Notes:
  • KAPA3G Plant DNA Polymerase is tolerant to plant-derived PCR inhibitors, and can amplify frompurified DNA, crude extracts, and plant material.
  • Optimize reaction conditions using purified DNA before attempting direct or crude sample PCR.
  • For direct PCR, use a sampling tool to control the amount of plant material added to the reaction. The use of excessive amounts of crude plant material in PCR is a major cause of direct PCR reaction failure.
  • For crude sample PCR, prepare a crude DNA extract using a small amount of plant material in Extraction Buffer (Refer to Section 3: Crude sample PCR), and use 1 μL per 50 μL reaction.
  • KAPA Plant PCR Buffer contains MgCl2 (1.5 mM at 1X) and dNTPs (0.2 mM each at 1X). Additional MgCl2(25 mM) is supplied separately for optimization.

Quality

Each batch of KAPA3G Plant DNA Polymerase is confirmed to contain <2% contaminating protein (Agilent Protein 230 Assay). KAPA3G Plant PCR Kits are subjected to stringent quality control tests, are free of contaminating exo- and endonuclease activity, and meet strict requirements with respect to DNA contamination levels.

Preparation Note

Always ensure that the product has been fully thawed and mixed before use. Reagents may be stored at 4°C for short-term use (up to 1 month). Return to -20°C for long-term storage.

Other Notes

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Kit Components Only

Product No.
Description

  • KAPA3G Plant DNA Polymerase 2.5 U/μL

  • KAPA Plant PCR Buffer (2X) contains MgCl2 and dNTPs

  • MgCl2 25 mM

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

does not flash

Flash Point(C)

does not flash


Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot/Batch Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library

Sexual deception of a beetle pollinator through floral mimicry
Cohen, et al,
Current Biology, 31, 1962?1969-1962?1969 (2021)
Microbial mediation of complex subterranean mineral structures
Nicola Tisato
Scientific Reports (2015)
An ultra-rapid real-time RT-PCR method for detecting Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus using a mobile PCR device, PCR1100
Shirato K, et al.
Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases (2019)
Direct multiplex PCR for grapevine genotyping and varietal
identification
Daniele Migliaro
Plant Growth Regulation (2012)
ENGINEERED DNA POLYMERASE IMPROVES PCR
RESULTS FOR PLASTID DNA
Melanie S
Applications in plant sciences (2013)

Articles

An overview of directed evolution and the methods for generating proteins with optimized or entirely new functions.

Protocols

Robust Taq DNA polymerase reagents and PCR kits for efficient extraction, purification, and amplification of routine and challenging DNA template sequences.

Robust Taq DNA polymerase reagents and PCR kits for efficient extraction, purification, and amplification of routine and challenging DNA template sequences.

Robust Taq DNA polymerase reagents and PCR kits for efficient extraction, purification, and amplification of routine and challenging DNA template sequences.

Robust Taq DNA polymerase reagents and PCR kits for efficient extraction, purification, and amplification of routine and challenging DNA template sequences.

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

Contact Technical Service