Development and germination of pecan somatic embryos derived from liquid culture |
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Authors: | J Austin Burns Hazel Y Wetzstein |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Horticulture, The University of Georgia, Plant Science Building, 30602-7273 Athens, Georgia |
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Abstract: | Aggregates of globular and pre-globular stage somatic embryos from suspension cultures of pecan (Carya illinoensis Koch) were cultured on solidified media for embryo development. Embryo aggregates and pre-globular stage embryo masses were
given various treatments to further ontologic development. A 2- to 4-wk mild dehydration of the embryo aggregates suppressed
recurrent embryogenesis, promoted development of globular embryos into cotyledonary stage embryos, and enhanced plant development
beyond germination. Fine embryogenic tissue masses filtered from suspension formed cotyledonary-staged embryos when the collection
filters were plated on solified medium. The embryogenic capacity of preglobular stage embryo masses was compared between media
supplemented with varying concentrations of polyethylene glycol (molecular weight 8 000) vs. filter overlays. The filter paper
overlays were not necessary for embryo development. An inverse relationship was found between the number of embryos that developed
and the concentration of polyethylene glycol in the medium. However, this relationship was reversed for ability of embryos
to germinate and develop into a plant. |
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Keywords: | Carya illinoensis somatic embryogenesis suspension culture dehydration polyethylene glycol |
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