An efficient protein extraction method is crucial to ensure successful separation by two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) for recalcitrant plant species, in particular for grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.). Trichloroacetic acid-acetone (TCA-acetone) and phenol extraction methods were evaluated for proteome analysis of leaves and roots from the Tunisian cultivar 'Razegui'. The phenol-based protocol proved to give a higher protein yield, a greater spot resolution, and a minimal streaking on 2-DE gels for both leaf and root tissues compared with the TCA-based protocol. Furthermore, the highest numbers of detected proteins on 2-DE gels were observed using the phenol extraction from leaves and roots as compared with TCA-acetone extraction.

Jellouli N, Ben Salem A, Ghorbel A, Ben Jouira H (2010) Evaluation of protein extraction methods for Vitis vinifera leaf and root proteome analysis by two-dimensional electrophoresis. J. Integr. Plant Biol. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-7909.2010.00973.x