Hormonal Control of Morphogenesis in Leaf Explants of Perilla frutescens Britton var. crispa Decaisne f. viridi-crispa Makino

Leaf discs of Perilla frutescens var. crispa f. viridi-crispawere cultured on a defined medium to investigate factors influencingbud and root formation, callus induction, somatic embryogenesis,and floral bud formation. Addition of naphthalene-acetic acid(NAA) to the culture medium caused compact callus whereas 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) promoted soft and friable callus formationon the surface of the explants. Benzyladenine, when appliedwith auxin, suppressed callus and root formation. Somatic embryogenesisoccurred, when the explants were first grown on nutrient mediumcontaining 2,4-D and organic elements, and then transferredto the 2,4-D free medium. Treatments with cytokinins, N-phenyl-N'-(4-pyridyl)urea and its derivatives induced bud formation. A low concentrationof NAA and naphthoxy-acetic acid promoted bud development. Occasionalfloral bud formation was observed depending on the originalleaf positions on mother plants from which the leaf discs wereexcised. A gradient of floral bud forming capacity along thestem was noted. Perilla frutescens, tissue culture, embryogenesis, morphogenesis, benzyl adenine, kinetin, naphthalene-acetic acid, naphthoxy-acetic acid, 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid, indol-3yl-acetic acid, cytokinins, auxins     

扁桃愈伤组织诱导及分化的研究

以扁桃优良品种'Naporeil'的茎段、叶片和花药作为外殖体,分别对其进行愈伤组织诱导和分化研究,以筛选愈伤组织的最佳诱导增殖培养基、分化培养基和生根培养基.结果表明,该品种以茎段、花药作为外殖体最易诱导获得愈伤组织,叶片不适宜作为外殖体诱导愈伤组织;愈伤组织的最佳诱导增殖培养基均为B5+0.5 mg/L 2,4-D+0.2 mg/L 6-BA+1.0 mg/L NAA,愈伤组织诱导率为100%,增殖倍数最高可达7倍;茎段愈伤组织的分化培养基为MS+0.2 mg/L NAA+0.8 mg/L 6-BA+0.5 mg/L ZT,分化率为71%;花药愈伤组织未见分化.由茎段愈伤组织再分化获得的不定芽在1/2MS+0.5 mg/L IBA培养基上诱导生根,并给以黑暗预处理可使生根率达80%以上.     

Studies on anther cultures of tomato —Lycopersicon esculentum Mill

The anthers of three genotypes ofLycopersicon esculentum, viz. cv. HS-101, cv. HS-102 and an F₁ hybrid (Montfavet 63-4xHS-101) in different stages of development were cultured in various defined nutritive media. Only anthers containing microspores in the early uninucleate stage were found to respond with the culture medium in the formation of androgenic callus. The DGII medium with 2 mg l⁻¹ NAA and 1 mg 1⁻¹ kinetin was found to be best for callus induction but MS medium supplemented with 2 mg l⁻¹ 2,4-D and 0.1 mg 1⁻¹ BAP favoured proliferation and growth of the callus. The androgenic microspores followed the ‘B’ type pathway of androgenesis in the formation of callus. Induction of tracheids in the callus could be achieved by supplementing the basal medium with NAA and kinetin or 2,4-D and BAP. Initiation of vessel elements and cambium were favoured by addition of NAA and kinetin and that of the phloem in the presence of 2,4-D and BAP in the basal medium, suggesting that the hormonal requirements for production of different elements of the vascular system in androgenic callus are different. Although roots could be induced from the callus, shoot differentiation could not be achieved under cultural conditions.     

桔梗花药培养初报

本试验把花粉发育至单核靠边期的桔梗花药接在6种不同组合的培养基上诱导愈伤组织,并把诱导的愈伤组织转接到分化培养基,试图得出单倍体植株。结果表明：诱导率最高的培养基组合是N6 + 2,4-D 0.2mg·L^-1 + 6-BA1.0 mg·L-1,诱导率为89.6%;在N₆+6-BA1.0 mg·L^-1 + NAA0.5 mg·L^-1的分化培养基上最高分化率可达58.4%;经根尖压片检查染色体数目结果,分化的绿苗中弱小的植株是单倍体植株。     

野葛叶片和茎段高频再生体系的建立

探讨几种因子对野葛叶片和茎段高频再生体系建立的影响。采用植物组织培养、正交实验和单因子实验的方法。野葛叶片和茎段的最佳消毒方式为70%酒精处理30 s后再用0.1%HgCl₂处理15 min;野葛叶片愈伤组织诱导的最佳培养基为MS+NAA 1.0 mg·L^-1+2,4-D 2 mg·L^-1,野葛茎段愈伤组织诱导的最佳培养基为MS+NAA 0.5 mg·L^-1+6-BA 1.0 mg·L^-1+2,4-D 2 mg·L^-1;暗培养更有利于野葛愈伤组织的诱导;野葛叶片和茎段愈伤组织诱导的最佳蔗糖浓度均为30 g·L^-1;野葛叶片愈伤组织的最佳出芽培养基为MS+NAA 1.0 mg·L^-1+6-BA 3.0 mg·L^-1,而野葛茎段愈伤组织的最佳出芽培养基为MS+ NAA 0.5 mg·L^-1+KT 2 mg·L^-1;光照培养更有利于野葛叶片和茎段愈伤组织芽的再分化;野葛叶片愈伤组织再生芽生根的最佳培养基为MS+NAA 0.5 mg·L^-1+PP₃₃₃ 0.5 mg·L^-1,而野葛茎段愈伤组织再生芽生根的最佳培养基为MS+NAA 0.5 mg·L^-1+PP₃₃₃ 3.0 mg·L^-1;野葛叶片和茎段愈伤组织再生芽生根的最佳蔗糖浓度均为30 g·L^-1;叶片再生苗移栽的最佳PP₃₃₃浓度为1.0 mg·L^-1,茎段再生苗移栽的最佳PP₃₃₃浓度为3.0 mg·L^-1;叶片和茎段再生苗的最佳移栽基质均为蛭石:珍珠岩（2:1）。     

Callus induction in culture of Oenothera hookeri and Oenothera picensis anthers

In the present work we try to determine optimum conditions for callus induction in anther culture of Oenothera hookeri and O. picensis. The anther callus yield was increased when the anthers were cultured on modified MS medium supplied with 2 mg dm^-3 2,4-D and 2 mg dm^-3 NAA, in both species. In O. hookeri, best results were obtained when anthers were excised from 7.2 - 9 mm buds at the stage of vacuolated microspores, then pretreated at 4 °C for 2 d and grown under 16-h photoperiod. The response to anther culture of O. picensis was generally very poor compared with that of O. hookeri. The higher yield of calli was obtained when anthers were excised from 6.2 - 8 mm buds at the stage of vacuolated microspores and grown under continuous light. The cold pretreatment of buds decreased anther response in this species. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Establishment and physiological analyses of photoautotrophic callus cultures of the fern Platycerium coronarium (Koenig) Desv. under CO2 enrichmen

Gametophyte-derived callus cultures of Platycerium coronariumcould be maintained under photoautotrophic conditions on Murashigeand Skoog medium supplemented with 2µM 2,4-dichlorophenoxyaceticacid (2,4-D) and with CO₂ enrichment. Progressive reductionof sucrose from the medium resulted in a reduction in growth,but an increase in total chlorophyll content. When subculturingwas delayed beyond 2 weeks, callus cells differentiated intogametophytes on the medium with 0.2 sucrose and no CO₂ enrichment.Enriching the photoautotrophic cultures on 2µM 2, 4-Dwith 1% CO₂ resulted in about 1.7-fold increase in fresh weightwithin 42 d. Total chlorophyll content was generally higherwith 1% CO₂ enrichment than with 10%. F_v/F_m ratio was higherfor callus on low levels of sucrose (>0.5%) than that onsucrose 1.0%. An increase in autofluorescence of chloroplasts,but not the size, was observed with decreasing sucrose levelsin the medium. Autofluorescence decreased with increase in CO₂from 0.03%. Our data are in agreement with the view that long-termexposure to high levels of decrease in photosynthetic capacity. Key words: Platycerium coronarium, stag's horn fern, autofluorescence of chloroplasts, confocal laser scanning microscope, F_v/F_m ratio, photoautotrophic callus     

Factors Affecting Formation of Somatic Embryos and Embryogenic Callus from Unemerged Inflorescences of a Graminaceous Crop Pennisetum

Differentiation of somatic embryos was dependent on the concentrationof auxin and the mineral medium. Low levels of auxin 2,4-D inN₆ medium, a low ammonium nutrient, favoured the formation ofsomatic embryos, while on MS medium containing high ammoniumcompact tissues appeared. At higher levels of auxin, irrespectiveof nutrient medium, compact tissues were formed. The originof compact tissue on N₄ medium could be traced to somatic embryo-likestructures. This tissue regenerated into somatic embryos onhormone-free N₆ medium whereas on MS medium thalloid structuresappeared. Pennisetum, unemerged inflorescence, somatic embryo, embryogenic callus     

Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in an interspecific hybrid of Oryza

An embryogenic callus was obtained from immature panicle of an interspecific hybrid (Oryza sativa x O. latifolia) F₁. The medium consisted of HE salts supplemented with 2,4-D, NAA (each 2 mg/l), kinetin (3 mg/l), yeast extract (1360 mg/l) and casein hydrolyzate (300 mg/l). The callus was milk-white in colour compact and granulate in texture. Various developmental stage of embryoid, such as globular, heart-shape, scutellum-shape and mature embryoid were observed in an embryogenic callus. Plantlets were successfully regenerated from 1-month-old callus with more than 80% regenerational frequency in each subculture for 12 passages.     

两个苏丹草品系成熟种子的组织培养和植株再生研究

该研究以苏丹草品系S722和Sa的成熟种子为外植体、MS培养基为基础培养基,2,4-D和NAA各3个浓度共6个处理对这两个苏丹草品系成熟种子进行愈伤诱导,探讨不同品系在不同植物生长物质浓度及植物生长物质组合中诱导愈伤组织和继代培养以及分化的能力。结果表明：苏丹草S722和Sa成熟种子的愈伤诱导率差异不显著,平均诱导率为17.19％。诱导培养基中2,4-D浓度为0.5或1 mg?L-1时,诱导效果最佳,而添加NAA不能提高愈伤诱导率。在继代培养中,设定2,4-D和6-BA各两个浓度共4个处理组合,处理1(2,4-D 1 mg?L-1＋6-BA 0 mg?L-1)的继代培养效果最佳。为了解不同植物生长物质对愈伤分化的影响,设定6-BA、NAA 各两个不同浓度、KT 3个不同浓度共5个处理组合对继代培养的愈伤进行分化培养。在5个处理中,处理1(6-BA 2 mg?L-1＋NAA 0 mg?L-1＋KT 0 mg?L-1)对 S722成熟种子诱导的愈伤分化率最高,达33.3％。在这两个苏丹草品系中,S722更容易分化培养。综上结果表明,2,4-D浓度为1 mg?L-1时诱导愈伤和继代培养效果较好,6-BA浓度为2 mg?L-1时分化效果较好。另外,针对不同苏丹草品系进行组织培养和植株再生时,适当调整植物生长物质浓度能提高植株再生的成功率。     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">In vitro</Emphasis> studies to produce double haploid in <Emphasis Type="Italic">Indica</Emphasis> hybrid rice

The aim of this investigation was to improve in vitro the technique of production of double haploid in Indica hybrid rice by combining anther culture, hormone shock and doubling chromosome. It was discussed how to avoid somaclonal variation during culturing and to reduce the time of this process. The anthers of KDML 105 × SPR 1 (Indica × Indica) were cultured in Linsmaier and Skoog (LS) medium, which contained nutrients, growth regulators [(2,4,-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) and naphthalene acetic acid (NAA)] and organic compounds, and then subcultured by inducing embryo-like structure (ELS) LS media. During 4 weeks used LS media supplemented with 10 μM KNO³ + 2 mg/L 2,4-D + 2 mg/L NAA + 20% coconut water + 1 mg/L of activated charcoal had induced high embryogenic frequent callus with length of 4–5 mm. The supplementation of 0.2 g/L colchicine and 100 μM 2,4-D was the most efficient in LS media. Over 70% of viable double haploid ELS were produced in 8 weeks and subcultured only twice compared with conventional anther which takes more than 12 weeks. This new technique can therefore be applied to rice in order in shorten time to produce higher number of double haploid plantlets.     

Influence of Several Growth Regulators and Amino Acids on in vitro Organogenesis of Torenia fournieri Lind.

The effects of several growth regulators and amino acids onin vitro organogenesis of Torenia fournieri Lind. were determinedusing internodal segments. Treatment with 2,4-D¹ resulted innodular callus formation, while NAA and IAA induced roots constantlybut much less frequently shoot buds. Individually BA, zeatin,and 4-PU induced bud formation, but these shoot buds did notdevelop further. Formation of buds by cytokinin was influencedby a simultaneous application of NAA or 2,4-D, but not of IAA,its degree being reduced when BA was simultaneously appliedwith NAA or 2,4-D. When zeatin or kinetin was added with NAA,numerous roots were induced. The effects of various L-amino acids on in vitro organogenesiswere also investigated using the defined medium in which KNO₃was a principal source of nitrogen. The formation of buds wasconsiderably stimulated by alanine and asparagine, and slightlyby glutamic acid in the medium containing both NAA and BA, inwhich bud formation was easily induced. On the other hand, allamino acids except for glutamic acid and aspartic acid inhibitedroom formation in this medium. Root formation was greatly stimulated by proline, alanine, glutamine,glutamic acid, and aspartic acid, and slightly by arginine andtryptophan in the medium containing NAA but no BA. Glutamicacid and aspartic acid also enhanced bud formation in this medium.     

Regeneration of doubled haploid plants by androgenesis of cucumber (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Cucumis sativus </Emphasis>L.)

Six experiments (including pretreatment, embryonic callus induction media, preculture conditions, embryo induction media, embryo germination media, and genotypic effects) were conducted to develop an efficient cucumber (Cucumis sativus L., 2n = 2x = 14) anther culture protocol. Pretreatment and embryo induction were key factors for successful anther culture. Suitable temperature stress depended on the ecotype, i.e., cucumbers from cold areas responded well to cold shock whereas those from temperate areas responded well to heat treatment. The best medium for embryonic callus induction was MS medium supplemented with 4.44 μM BA, 2.26 μM 2, 4-D, 4.64 μM KIN, 3% sucrose and 0.8% agar. For embryo induction, MS medium supplemented with 0.54 μM NAA, 13.32 μM BA, 3% sucrose and 0.8% agar was optimal, and for embryo germination MS medium containing 2.22 μM BA, 6% sucrose and 1.2% agar was best. Using this protocol, we produced callus from 16 genotypes and regenerated plants from three of 20 evaluated. Three embryos per anther and 42 DH per 45 anthers (93% success) were obtained for cv. Ningjia No. 1, which was an improved result over a previous report. The origin of regenerants from microspores was determined by cytological, morphological and AFLP analyses.     

Factors affecting the induction of pollen plants of intergeneric hybrids of Triticum aestivum X Triticum-Agropyron

Summary Experimental results showed that the use of potato extract as a basic component of culture medium had a promoting effect on producing calli in anther culture of the intergeneric hybrids of Triticum aestivum × Triticum-Agropyron (intermediate type). The induction frequencies of pollen callus on the Potato-II medium containing potato extract as the main component was much higher than that found on N₆ and W₅ media. The induction frequencies of pollen callus and green plantlets in four intergeneric hybrid material inoculated at the late-uninucleate pollen stage were all higher than those inoculated at the mid-uninucleate stage. Appropriate increases in culture temperature significantly increased pollen callus induction frequencies of the intergeneric hybrids. The genotype and physiological state of anther donor plants also influenced pollen callus and green plantlet induction frequencies.     

Embryogenesis and plant regeneration from anther culture of bamboo (Sinocalamus latiflora (Munro) McClure)

Embryogenic callus was initiated from bamboo (Sinocalumus satiflora (Munro) McClure) anthers cultured on N₆ medium supplemented with 1 mg/l 2,4-D, 1 mg/l BA, 2 g/l charcoal, 0.8% agar (Sigma) and 9% sucrose. Anthers with microspores at miduninucleate to early-binucleate stages showed better rate of response for callus induction. Prolonged culture of these embryogenic calli on the original medium or subculture to an auxin-free medium resulted in embryoid formation and their subsequent germination to form rooted plantlets. Chromosome counts from root-tip cells of anther-derived plant indicated that they were haploid (N=36).Abbreviations N₆ Chu et al. (1975) - MS Murashige and Skoog (1962) - 2,4-D 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid - NAA -naphthaleneacetic acid - BA 6-benzylaminopurine     

Improved shoot regeneration system through leaf derived callus and nodule culture of Sansevieria cylindrica

Long-term culture establishment and efficient in vitro regeneration protocol for Sansevieria cylindrica Bojer ex Hook was developed using leaf derived callus and nodule culture. Profuse callus induction on leaf discs was achieved on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with 10 μM indole-3-butyric acid (IBA), while a high frequency of nodulation was induced on 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) containing media. Shoot regeneration ability from cultured tissues occurred at varying degrees on all media. Through callus culture a maximum of 17.6 ± 0.14 shoots per culture was formed on medium containing 5μM 6-benzyladenine (BA) and 2 μM α-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA). Among nodule cultures, the 2,4-D generated nodules were more proliferative and regenerative as compared to 2,4,5-T induced nodules and a maximum of 25 ± 0.16 shoots per culture was produced on a medium containing 5 μM BA plus 1 μM NAA. The regenerated shoots were successfully rooted on a semi-solid half strength MS medium containing 5 μM IBA with an average root number 3.5 ± 0.18 and root length 6.5 ± 0.14 cm. The regenerative ability of callus tissues was steady upto one year, while the nodules retained the totipotency to regenerate on optimal medium even after 3 years of subculturing. The histological sections of nodules confirm the typical anatomy exhibiting the vascular elements in bundles with well demarcated cortex and epidermal covering.     

The role of auxins in differentiation of rice tissues culturein Vitro

Effects of various auxins on callus induction (dedifferentiation) and organ redifferentiation from the callus were studied by using various tissues of rice,Oryza sativa L. cv. Kyoto Asahi. 2,4-D, NAA and IAA were used as auxins for the test of their ability to induce callus. All of these were active. This callus induction by auxin was successful in all tissues used; seed, root, shoot nodule, anther and ovary. In all of the calluses induced by various auxins such as 2,4-D, NAA and IAA and derived from various tissues such as seed, root, shoot nodule, anther and ovary, organ redifferentiation, i.e., formation of shoots and roots was achieved by removing the auxins from the medium used for the callus calture. Cytokinins were not necessary for the organ redifferentiation in these calluses. These results suggest that auxin is the only exogenous factor that determines dedifferentiation and redifferentiation in rice plant tissues culturedin vitro.     

Anther culture of some perennial triticeae

Three field grown Agropyron spp. (crested wheatgrasses) and two Thinopyrum spp. (intermediate and tall wheatgrasses) were evaluated for anther culture response. Hormonally modified potato extract and 85D12 media induced pollen embryogenesis. Modified Murashige and Skoog media were tested for their effects on callus proliferation and plantlet regeneration. Callus induction frequency and plantlet production were highest (25.0% and 45.8%, respectively) for Thinopyrum ponticum (2N=70) (tall wheatgrass). One-hundred and nine albino plantlets were produced from T. ponticum Jose both by direct regeneration on 85D12 medium and through a callus phase from potato extract media. This is the first report of plantlet production from anther culture of a Triticeae perennial forage grass. Further experimentation with environmental and cultural conditions may result in the production of green plantlets.Abbreviations MS Murashige and Skoog (1962) medium - NAA naphthaleneacetic acid - 2,4-D 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid - 2-ip 2-isopentenyladenosine - 2,4,5-T 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid Cooperative investigations of the USDA-Agricultural Experiment Station and the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, Logan, UT 84322. Approved as Journal Paper No. 3596     

Somatic embryogenesis in two Gossypium hirsutum genotypes on semi-solid versus liquid proliferation media

A comparison of semi-solid vs. liquid embryo proliferation media was made using two Gossypium hirsutum L. genotypes (Coker 312 and T25) and two callus initiation media. Sections of petioles from mature, flowering plants were cultured on two modified Murashige and Skoog media. Medium 1 included 4.0 mg l^-1 NAA and 1.0 mg l^-1 kinetin; medium 2 contained 0.1 mg l^-1 2,4-D and 0.1 mg l^-1 kinetin. After six weeks, callus was removed from each explant and divided in half. One callus portion was placed in liquid proliferation medium and the other on semi-solid (0.2% Gelrite) proliferation medium. Composition of proliferation medium was identical to that of initiation medium, except no growth regulators were added. Embryos were counted after eight weeks. The percentage of explants forming callus was influenced by genotype/initiation medium combination. Analysis of variance procedures revealed significant variability for callus initiation media, proliferation media (semi-solid or liquid), and an initiation medium x genotype interaction. Paired t-tests indicated that more embryos were produced in liquid proliferation medium (227.3 embryos/culture) than on semi-solid proliferation medium (134.6 embryos/culture).Abbreviations NAA naphtaleneacetic acid - 2,4-D 2,4-D dichlorophenoxyacetic acid     

银杏愈伤组织诱导的多因子正交试验研究

采用正交试验设计法,研究了NAA、KT、2,4-D、蔗糖浓度和不同外植体类型等因素对银杏愈伤组织诱导的影响。结果表明:不同外植体类型对银杏愈伤组织诱导率影响最大,KT和NAA其次,2,4-D和蔗糖浓度最小。银杏愈伤组织诱导最佳培养基为MS+NAA 0.5 mg·L-1+KT 0.5 mg·L-1+蔗糖40 g·L-1,最佳外植体为茎段,其愈伤组织诱导率可达100%。