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Table 2 General differences of improved CTAB method with Untergasser [42]

From: Improved CTAB method for RNA extraction of thick waxy leaf tissues from sago palm (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.)

Features

Improved CTAB method

Untergasser [42] method

RNA pellet re-solubilization

Gentle mixing

65 °C in water for 15 min

DNA removal step

DNase treatment

Did not mention which specifically

RNA precipitation

Ice-cooled isopropanol

Lithium chloride

Estimated extraction time inclusive of DNase treatment

4 h

5 h