scholarly journals Identifikasi homolog TcAGL-15 untuk penanda embriogenesis tanaman kakao melalui pendekatan bioinformatika Identification of TcAGL-15 homolog in the embryogenic culture from the zygotic embryo explant

2016 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oktaviany Ferry TRIASTANTO ◽  
Muhammad JUSUF ◽  
Djoko SANTOSO
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Zygotic Embryo ◽  
Regulatory Gene ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Specific Primers ◽  
Process Understanding ◽  
Differential Pattern

Summary One of the major problems encountered in micropropagation of cacao through tissue culture is very low frequency of embryo formation. Embryogenesis is believed to have key regulatory gene determining the process. Understanding such gene may help to solve problems in the regeneration process. One of the genes reported to involve in the embryogenesis is AGAMOUS-like 15 (AGL-15). This gene has an important role in the regulation of early embryogenesis in several plants. This experiment aimed to identify AGL-15 homolog in cacao through bioinformatics approach. The first step of this experiment is to identify the AGL-15 homolog using hetero-logous primers from DNA genomic isolated from leaves of cacao plants. The sequence of the AGL-15 fragment was used in designing specific primers for longer AGL-15 fragment. These primers were then used to identify AGL-15 gene using total RNA isolated from cultured zygotic embryos. Differential pattern of AGL-15 gene expression was observed in zygotic embryos cultured for five weeks. AGL-15 heterologous primers designed from several plants could be used to identify cacao AGL-15 homolog. The putative cacao AGL-15 gene could be identified from zygotic embryos. The differential pattern of the AGL-15 gene expression is a strong indication that AGL-15 can be used as an embryogenesis marker in cacao plants.Ringkasan Salah satu kendala perbanyakan kakao melalui kultur jaringan adalah sulitnya embriogenesis, yang diduga melibatkan satu atau lebih gen kunci yang menentukan proses tersebut. Keberhasilan mengidentifikasi gen-gen kunci akan membantu menyelesaikan masalah dalam regenerasi embrio kakao. Salah satu gen yang diduga terlibat dalam proses ini adalah AGAMOUS-like 15 (AGL-15). Gen ini berperan pada regulasi selama masa awal perkembangan embrio beberapa tanaman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi homolog AGL-15 pada kakao melalui pen-dekatan bioinformatika dan RT-PCR. Pene-litian diawali dengan identifikasi homolog AGL-15 dari DNA genomik daun kakao meng-gunakan primer heterologus. Sekuen fragmen homolog AGL-15 yang diperoleh, kemudian digunakan untuk merancang primer spesifik AGL-15 yang berukuran lebih panjang. Primer ini selanjutnya digunakan untuk meng-identifikasi gen AGL-15 dari RNA total embrio zigotik. Pengamatan pola pita gen AGL-15 dilakukan pada kultur in vitro embrio zigotik yang berumur lima minggu. Primer hetero-logus gen AGL-15 yang berasal dari berbagai tanaman, mampu mengidentifikasi keberadaan homolog  gen  tersebut  pada  tanaman   kakao. Fragmen homolog AGL-15 putatif tanaman kakao teridentifikasi pada tingkat RNA embrio. Dengan adanya pola diferensial dari ekspresi gen AGL-15 hingga lima minggu pertama perkembangan embrio, ada indikasi kuat bahwa fragmen homolog AGL-15 dapat menjadi penanda embriogenesis pada tanaman kakao.

scholarly journals Identifikasi homolog TcAGL-15 untuk penanda embriogenesis tanaman kakao melalui pendekatan bioinformatika Identification of TcAGL-15 homolog in the embryogenic culture from the zygotic embryo explant

2016 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oktaviany Ferry TRIASTANTO ◽  
Muhammad JUSUF ◽  
Djoko SANTOSO
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Zygotic Embryo ◽  
Regulatory Gene ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Specific Primers ◽  
Process Understanding ◽  
Differential Pattern

Summary One of the major problems encountered in micropropagation of cacao through tissue culture is very low frequency of embryo formation. Embryogenesis is believed to have key regulatory gene determining the process. Understanding such gene may help to solve problems in the regeneration process. One of the genes reported to involve in the embryogenesis is AGAMOUS-like 15 (AGL-15). This gene has an important role in the regulation of early embryogenesis in several plants. This experiment aimed to identify AGL-15 homolog in cacao through bioinformatics approach. The first step of this experiment is to identify the AGL-15 homolog using hetero-logous primers from DNA genomic isolated from leaves of cacao plants. The sequence of the AGL-15 fragment was used in designing specific primers for longer AGL-15 fragment. These primers were then used to identify AGL-15 gene using total RNA isolated from cultured zygotic embryos. Differential pattern of AGL-15 gene expression was observed in zygotic embryos cultured for five weeks. AGL-15 heterologous primers designed from several plants could be used to identify cacao AGL-15 homolog. The putative cacao AGL-15 gene could be identified from zygotic embryos. The differential pattern of the AGL-15 gene expression is a strong indication that AGL-15 can be used as an embryogenesis marker in cacao plants.Ringkasan Salah satu kendala perbanyakan kakao melalui kultur jaringan adalah sulitnya embriogenesis, yang diduga melibatkan satu atau lebih gen kunci yang menentukan proses tersebut. Keberhasilan mengidentifikasi gen-gen kunci akan membantu menyelesaikan masalah dalam regenerasi embrio kakao. Salah satu gen yang diduga terlibat dalam proses ini adalah AGAMOUS-like 15 (AGL-15). Gen ini berperan pada regulasi selama masa awal perkembangan embrio beberapa tanaman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi homolog AGL-15 pada kakao melalui pen-dekatan bioinformatika dan RT-PCR. Pene-litian diawali dengan identifikasi homolog AGL-15 dari DNA genomik daun kakao meng-gunakan primer heterologus. Sekuen fragmen homolog AGL-15 yang diperoleh, kemudian digunakan untuk merancang primer spesifik AGL-15 yang berukuran lebih panjang. Primer ini selanjutnya digunakan untuk meng-identifikasi gen AGL-15 dari RNA total embrio zigotik. Pengamatan pola pita gen AGL-15 dilakukan pada kultur in vitro embrio zigotik yang berumur lima minggu. Primer hetero-logus gen AGL-15 yang berasal dari berbagai tanaman, mampu mengidentifikasi keberadaan homolog  gen  tersebut  pada  tanaman   kakao. Fragmen homolog AGL-15 putatif tanaman kakao teridentifikasi pada tingkat RNA embrio. Dengan adanya pola diferensial dari ekspresi gen AGL-15 hingga lima minggu pertama perkembangan embrio, ada indikasi kuat bahwa fragmen homolog AGL-15 dapat menjadi penanda embriogenesis pada tanaman kakao.

Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes Using cDNA-AFLP During Six Days In Vitro Tuberization of Potato

Zuriat ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nono Carsono ◽  
Christian Bachem
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Developmental Process ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Induction Medium ◽  
In Vitro Tuberization ◽  
Storage Organ ◽  
Developmentally Regulated ◽  
Study Gene Expression ◽  
Differential Pattern

Tuberization in potato is a complex developmental process resulting in the differentiation of stolon into the storage organ, tuber. During tuberization, change in gene expression has been known to occur. To study gene expression during tuberization over the time, in vitro tuberization system provides a suitable tool, due to its synchronous in tuber formation. An early six days axillary bud growing on tuber induction medium is a crucial development since a large number of genes change in their expression patterns during this period. In order to identify, isolate and sequencing the genes which displaying differential pattern between tuberizing and non-tuberizing potato explants during six days in vitro tuberization, cDNA-AFLP fingerprint, method for the visualization of gene expression using cDNA as template which is amplified to generate an RNA-fingerprinting, was used in this experiment. Seventeen primer combinations were chosen based on their expression profile from cDNA-AFLP fingerprint. Forty five TDFs (transcript derived fragment), which displayed differential expressions, were obtained. Tuberizing explants had much more TDFs, which developmentally regulated, than those from non tuberizing explants. Seven TDFs were isolated, cloned and then sequenced. One TDF did not find similarity in the current databases. The nucleotide sequence of TDF F showed best similarity to invertase ezymes from the databases. The homology of six TDFs with known sequences is discussed in this paper.

scholarly journals 256CONSTRUCTION OF A BOVINE CDNA ARRAY TO MONITOR GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES IN BOVINE PREIMPLANTATION EMBRYOS

2004 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
C. Wrenzycki ◽  
T. Brambrink ◽  
D. Herrmann ◽  
J.W. Carnwath ◽  
H. Niemann
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Gene Expression Profiling ◽  
Expression Profiling ◽  
Expression Profiles ◽  
Cdna Array ◽  
Preimplantation Embryos ◽  
Average Insert Size ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Public Data

Array technology is a widely used tool for gene expression profiling, providing the possibility to monitor expression levels of an unlimited number of genes in various biological systems including preimplantation embryos. The objective of the present study was to develop and validate a bovine cDNA array and to compare expression profiles of embryos derived from different origins. A bovine blastocyst cDNA library was generated. Poly(A+)RNA was extracted from in vitro-produced embryos using a Dynabead mRNA purification kit. First-strand synthesis was performed with SacIT21 primer followed by randomly primed second-strand synthesis with a DOP primer mix (Roche) and a global PCR with 35 cycles using SacIT21 and DOP primers. Complementary DNA fragments from 300 to 1500bp were extracted from the gel and normalized via reassoziation and hydroxyapatite chromatography. Resulting cDNAs were digested with SacI and XhoI, ligated into a pBKs vector, and transfected into competent bacteria (Stratagene). After blue/white colony selection, plasmids were extracted and the inserts were subjected to PCR using vector specific primers. Average insert size was determined by size idenfication on agarose gels stained with ethidium bromide. After purification via precipitation and denaturation, 192 cDNA probes were double-spotted onto a nylon membrane and bound to the membrane by UV cross linking. Amplified RNA (aRNA) probes from pools of three or single blastocysts were generated as described recently (Brambrink et al., 2002 BioTechniques, 33, 3–9) and hybridized to the membranes. Expression profiles of in vitro-produced blastocysts cultured in either SOF plus BSA or TCM plus serum were compared with those of diploid parthenogenetic ones generated by chemical activation. Thirty-three probes have been sequenced and, after comparison with public data bases, 26 were identified as cDNAs or genes. Twelve out of 192 (6%) seem to be differentially expressed within the three groups;; 7/12 (58%) were down-regulated, 3/12 (25%) were up-regulated in SOF-derived embryos, and 2/12 (20%) were up-regulated in parthenogenetic blastocysts compared to their in vitro-generated counterparts. Three of these genes involved in calcium signaling (calmodulin, calreticulin) and regulation of actin cytoskeleton (destrin) were validated by semi-quantitative RT-PCR (Wrenzycki et al., 2001 Biol. Reprod. 65, 309–317) employing poly(A+) RNA from a single blastocyst as starting material. No differences were detected in the relative abundance of the analysed gene transcripts within the different groups. These findings were confirmed employing the aRNA used for hybridization in RT-PCR and showed a good representativity of the selected transcripts. Results indicate that it is possible to construct a homologous cDNA array which could be used for gene expression profiling of bovine preimplantation embryos. Supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG Ni 256/18-1).

scholarly journals Artemisia Naphta: A novel oil extract for sensitive and acne prone skin

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 022-029
Author(s):  
Tao Kan ◽  
Guo Lili ◽  
Fernandez Jose ◽  
Webb Corey ◽  
Liu Junfeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Artemisia Annua ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Oil Extract ◽  
Skin Conditions ◽  
Pro Inflammatory Cytokines

Background: The plant Artemisia annua has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many years. Rich in bioactive molecules, the A. annua plant is used to extract the anti-malaria compound artemisinin (< 1%), which results in most of the plant being unutilized. One byproduct of artemisinin extraction is artemisia naphtha (AN), which has yet to be studied extensively. Aims: Study the activity of a novel AN oil extract against microbes, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and dermatological endpoints that are key for eczema and acne pathogenesis to determine if an effective A. annua extract for these skin conditions can be developed. Methods: Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was performed to determine the composition of AN oil. P. acnes, S. aureus, M. furfur, and C. albicans were cultured to determine minimal inhibitory concentration. in vitro studies utilizing keratinocytes and macrophages were treated with AN oil and gene expression measured by quantitative RT-PCR. A 13-subject clinical trial was performed with 1% AN oil Gel to assess its potential benefits for sensitive and acne prone skin. Results: AN oil upregulates filaggrin gene expression and possesses antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity inhibiting LPS, S. aureus and "Th2 induced" pro-inflammatory mediator release (IL-6, IL-8 and TSLP). Clinical assessment of 1% AN Gel shows it reduces acne blemishes and the appearance of redness. Conclusion: Previously an underutilized and unpurified byproduct, AN is now the source to develop the first topical AN oil for cosmetic use with an activity profile that suggests it is effective for those with sensitive and/or acne prone skin.

scholarly journals Development of cDNA normalization system and preliminary transcription analysis of KCS genes in apple tissues

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 9-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zsolt Albert ◽  
Cs. Deák ◽  
A. Miskó ◽  
M. Tóth ◽  
I. Papp
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Expression System ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Housekeeping Genes ◽  
Apple Fruit ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Specific Primers ◽  
Specific Expression ◽  
Transcription Analysis ◽  
Tissue Specific

Wax production is an important aspect of apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) fruit development from both theoretical and practical point of views. The complex molecular mechanism that controls wax biosynthesis is still widely unknown but many studies focused on this topic. We aimed to develop further the experimental framework of these efforts with a description of an improved reference genes expression system. Results in the literature show that similarities exist among the expression of some housekeeping genes of different plant species. Based on these considerations and on gene expression data from Arabidopsis thaliana, some genes in apple were assigned for analysis. EST sequences of apple were used to design specific primers for RT-PCR experiments. Isolation of intact RNA from different apple tissues and performing RT-PCR reaction were also key point in obtaining expression patterns. To monitor DNA contamination of the RNA samples, specific primers were used that amplify intron-containing sequences from the cDNA. We found that actin primers can be used for the detection of intron containing genomic DNA, and tubulin primers are good internal controls in RT-PCR experiments. We were able to make a difference between tissue-specific and tissue-independent gene-expression, furthermore we found tissue specific differences between the expression patterns of candidate genes, that are potentially involved in wax-biosynthesis. Our results show that KCS1 and KCS4 are overexpressed in the skin tissue, this could mean that these genes have skin-specific expression in apple fruit.

scholarly journals Gene Involved in Transcriptional Activation of the hrp Regulatory Gene hrpG in Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae

2006 ◽  
Vol 188 (11) ◽  
pp. 4158-4162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seiji Tsuge ◽  
Takeshi Nakayama ◽  
Shinsaku Terashima ◽  
Hirokazu Ochiai ◽  
Ayako Furutani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Plant Pathogen ◽  
Transcriptional Activation ◽  
Regulatory Gene ◽  
Xanthomonas Oryzae ◽  
In Planta

ABSTRACT A novel regulatory gene, trh, which is involved in hrp gene expression, is identified in the plant pathogen Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae. In the trh mutant, expression of HrpG, which is a key regulator for hrp gene expression, is reduced both under the in vitro hrp-inducing condition and in planta.

MLL-AF9 and MLL-ENL Induce Deregulation of Similar Downstream Candidate Genes: An Analysis across Experimental Protocols and Laboratories.

Blood ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 3372-3372
Author(s):  
Ashish R. Kumar ◽  
Robert K. Slany ◽  
Jay L. Hess ◽  
John H. Kersey
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Fusion Protein ◽  
Fusion Gene ◽  
Expression Profiles ◽  
Gene Expression Profiles ◽  
Expression Systems ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Conditional Expression

Expression profiling has become an important tool for understanding gene deregulation in MLL-fusion leukemias. However, the results of gene profiling experiments are difficult to interpret when applied to leukemia cells because (i) leukemias arise in cells that differ greatly in their gene expression profiles, and (ii) leukemias most often require secondary genetic events in addition to the MLL fusion gene. Two principal model systems have been used to understand the direct effects of MLL-fusion genes. Knock-in models have the advantage of the fusion gene being under control of the physiologic promoter. On the other hand, conditional expression systems offer the ability to conduct short term experiments, permitting the analysis of direct effects on downstream genes. In the present combined-analysis, we used the Affymetrix U74Av2 oligonucleotide microarray to evaluate the effects of the MLL-fusion gene in vivo and in vitro respectively using two closely related MLL fusion genes - MLL-AF9 for knock-in and MLL-ENL for conditional expression. In the MLL-AF9 study, we compared gene expression profiles of bone marrow cells from MLL-AF9 knock-in mice (C57Bl/6, MLL-AF9+/−) to those of age-matched wild type mice (Kumar et. al. 2004, Blood). We used a t-test (p<0.05) to selected genes that showed significant changes in expression levels. In the MLL-ENL study, we transformed murine primary hematopoietic cells with a conditional MLL-ENL vector (MLL-ENL fused to the modified ligand-binding domain of the estrogen receptor) such that the fusion protein was active only in the presence of tamoxifen. We then studied the downstream effects of the fusion protein by comparing gene expression profiles of the cells in the presence and absence of tamoxifen. We used a pair-wise comparison analysis to select genes that showed a change in expression level of 1.5 fold or greater in at least two of three experiments (Zeisig et. al. 2004, Mol. Cell Biol.). Those genes that were up-regulated in both datasets were then compiled together. This list included Hoxa7, Hoxa9 and Meis1. The results for these 3 genes were confirmed by quantitative RT-PCR in both the MLL-AF9-knock-in and the MLL-ENL-conditional-expression systems. The remaining candidate genes in the common up-regulated gene set (not yet tested by quantitative RT-PCR) include protein kinases (Bmx, Mapk3, Prkcabp, Acvrl1, Cask), RAS-associated proteins (Rab7, Rab3b), signal transduction proteins (Notch1, Eat2, Shd, Fpr1), cell membrane proteins (Igsf4), chaperones (Hsp70.2), transcription factors (Isgf3g), proteins with unknown functions (Olfm1, Flot1), and hypothetical proteins. The results of the combined analysis demonstrate that these over-expressions are (i) a direct and sustained effect of the MLL-fusion protein, (ii) are independent of secondary events that might be involved in leukemogensis, and (iii) are independent of the two partner genes that participate in these fusions. The over-expression of a few genes in both the -in vitro and in vivo experimental systems makes these molecules very interesting for further studies, to understand the biology of MLL-fusion leukemias and for development of new therapeutic strategies.

The Outgrowth of CLL Nurselike Cells in Vitro, and Its Relation to Clinical and Hematological Parameters.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 2360-2360
Author(s):  
Agata A Filip ◽  
Dorota Koczkodaj ◽  
Tomasz Kubiatowski ◽  
Ewa Wasik-Szczepanek ◽  
Anna Dmoszynska
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Serum Level ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Tp53 Gene ◽  
Leukemic Cells ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Gene Status

Abstract Abstract 2360 Poster Board II-337 Introduction: Despite their longevity in vivo, CLL lymphocytes die rapidly when put to in vitro cultures, what proves that the resistance to apoptosis is not an intrinsic feature of leukemic cells, but depends on environmental signals. Recently it was shown that mononuclear cells from peripheral blood of CLL patients differentiate in vitro into large, adherent cells that grow in close contact with CLL lymphocytes. They were termed “nurselike cells” (NLCs), because they support leukemic lymphocyte survival in culture. The presence of the cells morphologically and phenotypically similar to NLCs was demonstrated in peripheral lymphatic organs of CLL patients. It may suggest their role in CLL lymphocytes protection in vivo and, as a consequence, point the new target in CLL treatment. Patients and Methods: The study included the group of 65 previously untreated CLL patients, 24 women and 41 men, aged from 36 to 86 yrs. 12 patients (18%) were diagnosed with stage 0 according to Rai, 15 patients (23%) with stage I, 30 patients (46%) with stage II, 5 patients (8%) with stage III and 3 patients (5%) with stage IV. Peripheral blood lymphocytes ex vivo were examined for CD14, CD38, BCL2 and ZAP70 expression by flow cytometry and for BCL2, SURVIVIN and ZAP70 gene expression by RT-PCR. TP53 gene status was assessed by FISH. Lymphocytes of 20 patients were assayed for apoptosis-related gene expression by means of cDNA macroarrays (Clontech). To generate NLCs, PB leukemic cells were cultured in vitro for 14 days on standard medium (RPMI 1640 with L-glutamine, 15% FCS, antibiotics/antimycotics; cell density 3 × 106/ml) and the outgrowth and number of NLCs was assessed in relation to clinical and hematological parameters. NLCs were identified morphologically and by CD31/VIMENTIN protein expression. Results: In 58 cases (89%) the outgrowth of NLCs was observed, while their number differed in cultures of the cells of different patients: in 49 cultures (84.5%) there were over 20 NLCs/mm2 (up to 52 NLCs/mm2), and in 9 cases (15.5%) less than 20 NLCs/mm2. Positive correlation was shown between NLC number and B2M serum level (p=0.044) and absolute monocyte count (p=0.019). Significantly higher NLC number was observed in case of patients with higher CD14+ cell number (p<0.0001) and higher SURVIVIN gene expression assessed by RT-PCR (p<0.0001) and macroarrays (p=0.013). We found no statistically significant relation of NLCs number and: the Rai stage of the disease, WBC, lymphocyte count, LDH serum level, BCL2, CD38 and ZAP70 expression and TP53 gene status. During the follow-up period of 6 years we observed the tendency for longer overall survival in patients that produce less than 20 NLCs/mm2 (fig. 1), but it was not statistically significant. Conclusions: The number of NLC cells obtained in vitro from PBL of CLL patients correlates with B2M serum level and SURVIVIN gene expression in CLL cells ex vivo. High B2M level is a marker of poor prognosis. SURVIVIN represents a family of IAP (Inhibitor of APoptosis) proteins. While rare in PBL of CLL patients, its expression is typical for proliferating leukemic cells pool in pseudofollicle microenvironment. SURVIVIN inhibits apoptosis by blocking caspase-3 and -7. Considering the protective role of NLC cells towards CLL lymphocytes in vitro, these results altogether with observed tendency to shorter survival of patients generating high NLCs number may prove the presence of supportive mechanisms exerted by NLCs in vivo. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

scholarly journals Coconut Tissue Culture: The Indian Initiatives, Experiences and Achievements

CORD ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Anitha Karun
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Culture ◽  
Somatic Embryos ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Zygotic Embryo ◽  
Shoot Meristem ◽  
Direct Organogenesis ◽  
Zygotic Embryos ◽  
Immature Inflorescence ◽  
High Yielding Varieties

Coconut is one of the principal crops of India cultivated in over 35 districts mainly in the southern states. The productivity of the crop is declining in many of the traditionally cultivated regions owing to ageing plantations as well as biotic and abiotic stresses. These plantations are to be replanted with high yielding varieties/hybrids for which adequate quantity of quality planting material is not available. Even though tissue culture research was initiated in many laboratories in the country, the work was eventually phased out in most of the laboratories for want of a repeatable protocol.  At ICAR-CPCRI, coconut tissue culture programs have been continuing for the past three decades. The attempts made include experimentation with different explants viz., immature inflorescence, plumular tissues, mature palm shoot meristem, ovary and anthers and different culture media supplemented with varying levels and types of hormones. Some of the successful protocols developed at the Institute include coconut zygotic embryo culture for collection and exchange of germplasm, cryopreservation and retrieval of zygotic embryos and pollen and plantlet regeneration from plumular tissues. Even though ICAR-CPCRI has succeeded in obtaining plantlets via direct organogenesis from inflorescence explants, the absence of friable calli formation from explants, the low rate of somatic embryo formation, large number of cultures turning to abnormal shoot development, non conversion of somatic embryos into plantlets, and formation of abnormal somatic embryos remain the major bottlenecks. Gene expression studies are being currently undertaken to decipher the molecular basis of in vitro recalcitrance.

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