The present invention is directed to methods for the tissue culture and transformation
of elite inbreds of corn (Zea mays L.). More specifically, the present invention
is directed to a method for initiating Type II callus from corn tissue. The present
invention is also directed to a method for enhancing the intergration of foreign
DNA in the transformation of corn using a heat shock treatment. The present invention
is further directed to a method of transforming elite inbreds of corn using Agrobacterium.
