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 integration 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.