scholarly journals Somatic embryogenesis of the hybrid Abies cilicica × Abies cephalonica

2011 ◽  
Vol 57 (No. 9) ◽  
pp. 401-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Korecký ◽  
J. Vítámvás
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Embryogenesis ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Nutrient Media ◽  
Abies Cephalonica ◽  
Primary Explants ◽  
Maturation Medium ◽  
Immature Seeds ◽  
Murashige And Skoog Medium ◽  
Initiation Frequency

The interspecific hybrid fir Abies cilicica &times; Abies cephalonica is based on native species Abies cephalonica (Loud.) and Abies cilicica (Ant. et Kotschy) Carr. Many variants of nutrient media have been tested. The medium BAP at a concentration of 1 mg&middot;l<sup>&ndash;1</sup>, 1,000 mg&middot;l<sup>&ndash;1</sup> myo-inositol, 500 mg&middot;l<sup>&ndash;1</sup> glutamine, and 1,000 mg&middot;l<sup>&ndash;1</sup> casein was found to be the most suitable initiation medium for somatic embryogenesis of this hybrid. Embryogenic suspensor mass was produced from immature and mature primary explants. The initiation frequency of ESM was dependent on the composition of nutrient medium, plant growth regulators, and time of seeds collection. The ESM initiation from immature seeds was higher in comparison with mature zygotic embryos, but the results were not significantly different. As the most suitable maturation medium was evaluated the medium based on Murashige and Skoog medium which contained 10 mg&middot;l<sup>&ndash;1</sup> abscisic acid, 100 g&middot;l<sup>&ndash;1</sup> PEG and 40 g&middot;l<sup>&ndash;1</sup> maltose (MM 2 medium). &nbsp;

scholarly journals Somatic embryogenesis in mature zygotic embryos of Picea pungens

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Tao ◽  
Shigang Chen ◽  
Caiyun Qin ◽  
Qingmei Li ◽  
Jufeng Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Embryogenesis ◽  
Average Rate ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Mature Embryos ◽  
Picea Pungens ◽  
Average Survival ◽  
Maturation Medium ◽  
Initiation Frequency ◽  
Somatic Embryogenic ◽  
Embryogenic Tissues

AbstractThis study developed somatic embryogenesis protocols for Picea pungens (Engelm), an important ornamental species, including initiation, proliferation, maturation, germination, and acclimation. Somatic embryogenic tissues were induced from mature zygotic embryos of five families, with a frequency of $$\ge $$ ≥  22% for each. Embryogenic tissues (ET) from 13 clones of three families were proliferated for one week, achieving an average rate of 179.1%. The ET of 38 clones of three families were cultured in maturation medium for six weeks; 188 mature embryos on average were counted per gram ET cultured, of which $$\ge $$ ≥  81.1% appeared normal, and each clone developed at least 28 normally matured embryos. A total of 69.9% or more of cotyledonary somatic embryos germinated normally and developed into normal emblings. The experiment of transplanting the emblings into a greenhouse had an average survival rate of 68.5%. Considerable variation among and within families during initiation and proliferation was observed, but this variation decreased in the maturation and germination. Changing the concentration of plant growth regulator of the initiation medium did not significantly change the initiation frequency. We recommend incorporating these protocols into the current Picea pungens practical programs, although further research is essential to increase efficiencies and reduce cost.

scholarly journals Blue sky’s the limit? Somatic embryogenesis as a means of propagating recalcitrant blue spruce (Picea pungens) cultivar Hoopsii

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan Demone ◽  
Jingqin Mao ◽  
Shen Wan ◽  
Maryam Nourimand ◽  
Äsbjörn Erik Hansen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Embryogenesis ◽  
Somatic Embryos ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Embryo Abortion ◽  
Blue Spruce ◽  
Picea Pungens ◽  
Initiation Frequency ◽  
Propagation Methods

AbstractThe ‘triple-blue’ cultivar of blue spruce (Picea pungens Hoopsii) is notably recalcitrant towards the realm of traditional vegetative propagation methods. Its ability to naturally proliferate is limited by ovule and embryo abortion during the growing season, leading to low viable seed yield. In this study, we established a protocol using somatic embryogenesis (SE) as a means of propagating this popular ornamental cultivar. We collected cones from Hoopsii trees at seven different timepoints throughout the growing season (mid-June to late July in Ottawa (Plant Hardiness Zone 5A)). Female megagametophytes were harvested following each collection and immature zygotic embryos were plated onto induction media. Early somatic embryos began developing from the embryonic tissue (ET) three to five weeks following induction. The highest ET initiation frequency occurred from embryos collected June 20–July 10, suggesting that developmental stage of the embryo was a significant factor in SE induction. The conversion of mature somatic embryos into plantlets (emblings) was completed in eight–ten weeks at a rate of 92.8%. In this study, we demonstrate that in vitro somatic embryogenesis using our optimized protocol is a fast and prolific method for the mass propagation of Hoopsii blue spruce. This is the first report on the production of somatic Hoopsii emblings.

scholarly journals Carbon sources and polyethylene glycol on soybean somatic embryo conversion

2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Körbes ◽  
Annette Droste
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Embryogenesis ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Plant Regeneration ◽  
Carbon Sources ◽  
Target Cells ◽  
Maturation Process ◽  
Maturation Medium ◽  
Immature Seeds ◽  
Somatic Embryo Conversion ◽  
Peg 8000

Somatic embryogenesis is an efficient method for the production of target cells for soybean genetic transformation. However, this method still offers low percentages of plant regeneration, and perhaps is related to the maturation process and high morphological abnormalities of the matured embryos. This study aimed to identify a maturation medium that could contribute to the outcome of more efficient plant regeneration results. Embryogenic clusters, derived from cotyledons of immature seeds of the soybean cultivars Bragg and IAS5, were used as starting material for embryos development. Different maturation media were tested by using 6% maltose, 3% sucrose or 6% sucrose, combined with or without 25 g L-1 of the osmotic regulator polyethylene glycol (PEG-8000). The histodifferentiated embryos were quantified and classified in morphological types. Percentages of converted embryos were analyzed. Cultivar Bragg resulted in higher matured embryo quantities, but lower percentages were obtained for the conversion in comparison to cultivar IAS5. While the addition of PEG did not affect the number of embryos converted into plants, 6% sucrose enhanced the conversion percent significantly.

scholarly journals Differential Influence of Growth Regulators during Somatic Embryogenesis of Gynodioecious Papaya Varieties‘CO.7’ and ‘Red Lady

2020 ◽  
pp. 10-18
Author(s):  
C. K. Rajesh ◽  
K. K. Kumar ◽  
C. Kavitha ◽  
G. Karthikeyan ◽  
K. Soorianathasundaram
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Embryogenesis ◽  
Somatic Embryo ◽  
Growth Regulators ◽  
Callus Formation ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Ms Medium ◽  
Embryogenic Calli ◽  
Maturation Medium ◽  
Half Strength ◽  
Somatic Embryo Germination

The study involved two auxins viz., 2,4-D (2,4-Diclorophenoxyacetic acid) and picloram at three different concentrations (1,2, 3 mg/L) in full strength MS media to study their comparative influence on induction of somatic embryogenesis from immature zygotic embryos of two gynodioecious varieties of papaya ‘CO.7’ and ‘Red Lady’. In papaya cultivar ‘CO.7’, 2,4-D at 2 mg/L gave the highest callus induction frequency of 90.93%, whereas comparatively higher concentration of 3 mg/L 2,4-D was found suitable for ‘Red Lady’ (87.26%). Although there was profuse callus formation, 2 mg/L 2,4-D recorded comparatively higher frequency of embryogenic calli in ‘Red Lady’ (51.67%) when compared to ‘CO.7’ (30.00%). Somatic embryo maturation was achieved upon transfer of embryogenic calli exhibiting globular stage embryos on to maturation medium (MS medium + ABA (Abscisic acid) and BAP (Benzyl amino purine) in different concentrations + glutamine 400 mg/L). In the maturation medium, the combination of 1.5 mg/L ABA and 0.4 mg/L BAP registered better conversion of the globular embryo to cotyledonary embryos than other levels. The frequency of somatic embryo germination was higher in ‘Red Lady’ (50.00%) as compared to ‘CO.7’ (31.67%) on half-strength MS medium devoid of growth regulators.

scholarly journals Physiological and Structural Aspects of In Vitro Somatic Embryogenesis in Abies alba Mill

Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1210
Author(s):  
Terezia Salaj ◽  
Katarina Klubicová ◽  
Bart Panis ◽  
Rony Swennen ◽  
Jan Salaj
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Embryogenesis ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Somatic Embryos ◽  
Abies Alba ◽  
Embryogenic Tissue ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Peg 4000 ◽  
Initiation Frequency ◽  
Embryogenic Tissues

Initiation of somatic embryogenesis from immature zygotic embryos, long-term maintenance of embryogenic tissue in vitro or by cryopreservation, as well as maturation, of somatic embryos of Abies alba Mill. are reported in this study. For the initiation of embryogenic tissues, a DCR medium containing different types of cytokinins (1 mg.L−1) were tested. During three consecutive years, 61 cell lines were initiated out of 1308 explants, with initiation frequencies ranging between 0.83 and 13.33%. The type of cytokinin had no profound effect on the initiation frequency within one given year. Microscopic observations revealed presence of bipolar somatic embryos in all initiated embryogenic tissues. Besides the typical bipolar somatic embryos, huge polyembryonal complexes, as well as “twin” embryos, were observed. Maturation of somatic embryos occurred on a DCR medium supplemented by abscisic acid (10 mg.L−1), polyethylene glycol (PEG-4000, 7.5%) and 3% maltose. The maturation capacity was cell-line dependent. All of the four tested cell lines produced cotyledonary somatic embryos, though at different quantities, of 16 to 252 per g of fresh weight. After germination, seedlings developed, but their further growth soon stopped after the formation of a resting bud. Altogether, seven cell lines were cryopreserved, using the slow-freezing technique. After rewarming, all tested cell lines showed regrowth rates between 81.8 and 100%.

Somatic embryogenesis from immature and mature zygotic embryos and from cotyledons and needles of somatic plantlets of Larix

1994 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Lelu ◽  
K. Klimaszewska ◽  
P.J. Charest
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Embryogenesis ◽  
Developmental Stage ◽  
Somatic Embryos ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Mature Tree ◽  
Immature Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Specific Combination ◽  
Induction Frequency ◽  
Initiation Frequency ◽  
First Time

Induction of embryonal masses was achieved from full-sib immature zygotic embryos of Larixdecidua Mill., Larix × eurolepis A. Henry, and Larix × leptoeuropaea, and it was found to be affected by the developmental stage of the embryos. Furthermore, the expiant response depended on a specific combination of parental trees used for production of seeds. For the first time, induction was successful in L. decidua with mature zygotic embryos. These embryos were isolated from one of the three seedlots tested and induction frequency was 5%. Mature somatic embryos of L. × leptoeuropaea expressed an initiation frequency of 83%. Cotyledons and needles of plantlets derived from somatic embryos of L. × leptoeuropaea were used as expiants to induce somatic embryogenesis at a frequency of 8 and 3%, respectively. A cytokinin pretreatment seemed to enhance the frequency of induction. Mature somatic embryos were obtained from embryonal masses derived from expiants of different ontogenic age. Future opportunities of research into the induction of embryonal masses from mature tree tissues are discussed.

scholarly journals Direct Somatic Embryogenesis: A Highly Efficient Protocol for In Vitro Regeneration of Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.)

HortScience ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 1645-1650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guadalupe López-Puc ◽  
Adriana Canto-Flick ◽  
Felipe Barredo-Pool ◽  
Patricia Zapata-Castillo ◽  
María del C. Montalvo-Peniche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Embryogenesis ◽  
Somatic Embryos ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Callus Formation ◽  
Direct Somatic Embryogenesis ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Capsicum Chinense ◽  
Skoog Medium ◽  
Habanero Pepper ◽  
Murashige And Skoog Medium

To induce somatic embryogenesis in habanero pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.), the cultivar BVll-03, belonging to the red type, was used. Different explants were evaluated, as were different culture media, the composition of which varied in the content of plant growth regulators. Results showed the formation of somatic embryos from cotyledons, zygotic embryos, germinated zygotic embryos, hypocotyls, and cotyledonary leaves. Explants were cultured on Murashige and Skoog medium supplemented with 2,4-D (9.05 μm). The somatic embryos always formed directly from the explant, without callus formation, and the greatest efficiency was obtained when segments of hypocotyls were cultured, obtaining 175 ± 20 somatic embryos per explant. Only the somatic embryos obtained on Murashige and Skoog medium containing 2,4-D (9.05 μm) and treated with abscisic acid (ABA) (1.89 μm) before their transfer to the germination media (Murashige and Skoog + 1.1 μm GA3) emitted their radicule and expanded their cotyledonary leaves (60%), whereas the remaining embryos did not achieve germination because of different causes (abnormalities, delayed development). Not only is this protocol of somatic embryogenesis the first to be reported for this species (C. chinense Jacq.), but it is also the most efficient reported so far, within the Capsicum genus.

Somatic embryogenesis from zygotic embryos and shoot-tips of the Chilean tree Gomortega keule

2011 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Muñoz-Concha ◽  
Sean Mayes ◽  
Gracia Ribas ◽  
Michael R. Davey
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Embryogenesis ◽  
Shoot Tips ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Gomortega Keule

scholarly journals Induction of Somatic Embryogenesis in Vulnerable Medicinal Plant Hedychium spicatum Buch-Ham ex Smith

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh Giri ◽  
Sushma Tamta
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Embryogenesis ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Somatic Embryos ◽  
Synthetic Seeds ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Secondary Embryogenesis ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Cotyledon Explants ◽  
Short Period

This protocol has been developed for somatic embryogenesis in Hedychium spicatum. Simultaneously, a method has also been developed for the production of synthetic seeds by using somatic embryos. Direct somatic embryos were developed on cotyledon explants of zygotic embryos on MS supplemented with high concentration of NAA (20.0 µM). Induction of secondary embryogenesis was best in 2,4-D supplemented medium fortified with activated charcoal. Germination of somatic embryos was enhanced by using GA3. Besides this, round and semi-hard beads of somatic embryos (synthetic seeds) could be produced by using 2% Na-alginate and 100 mM calcium chloride and more than 30% germination of synthetic seeds was achieved in MS. Well acclimated plants produced via somatic embryogenesis and/or synthetic seeds were transferred to field where more than 60% survived. This simple study enabled us to obtain a number of plantlets throughout the year each cycle requiring a short period of time. Besides propagation, this study provided an ex situ method for conservation of this vulnerable Himalayan species.D. O. I.http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ptcb.v23i2.17506Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 23(2): 147-155, 2013  (December)

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