Shoot-tip abscission and adventitious abscission of internodes in mulberry (Morus alba)

In mulberry ( Morus alba L. cv. Shin-ichinose), shoot-tip abscission following the cessation of apical growth could be induced in different internodes, depending on the vigour of the shoot and its apex and other internal and external factors. In the lateral, short shoots of 1-year-old stems of low-pruned trees, the apical growth cessation and shoot-tip abscission (May–June) resulted primarily from the dominance of the upper, long shoots and intense competition among laterals along the stem. Decapitation of the laterals, before abortion of their apices took place (early May), readily caused adventitious abscission of the distal internode. Similar decapitation-induced, adventitious abscission of the distal internode of the upper, long shoots of 1-year-old stems of pruned trees also occurred (May–September), demonstrating that the abscission itself is not directly associated with photoperiod. In May and June, decapitation induced abscission primarily in parallel with or after sprouting of lateral buds and shoot elongation, while in July, August and September, the abscission was induced by decapitation and independently of sprouting. Shoot (stem) orientation positively affected the abscission, which is related to gravimorphic effects on buds and shoots on the lower and lateral sides of the horizontally trained stem. These results suggest that the vigour of shoots and apices is an important determinant of growth and apex abscission in mulberry.     

Effect of inhibitors of ethylene biosynthesis and action, as well as calcium and magnesium on rose shoot rooting, shoot-tip necrosis and leaf senescence in vitro

Microcuttings of easy-to-root dwarf rose cv. Starina, showing early symptoms of leaf senescence and shoot-tip necrosis in rooting stage, were chosen for the study. The effects of inhibitors of ethylene biosynthesis (AOA, AIB) and action (AgNO₃), and Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ were studied in relation to rooting, leaf senescence and shoot-tip necrosis. The effects of these substances were examined with respect to IAA presence in a medium, which stimulated leaf yellowing and shoot-tip necrosis. AOA strongly inhibited rooting of microcuttings, but did not affect ethylene biosynthesis. AIB at 250 mg·l⁻¹ and AgNO₃ 2.5 mg·l⁻¹ in the presence of IAA did not affect rooting but effectively prevented leaf senescence. Ca²⁺ alone or combined with Mg²⁺ at raised concentration, or an ethylene action inhibitor Ag⁺, reduced shoot-tip necrosis in microcuttings treated with IAA. Addition of Ag⁺ to IAA medium drastically increased ethylene production by the shoots. Interaction between endogenous levels of auxin, ethylene and calcium in relation to rooting, shoot-tip necrosis and leaf senescence was discussed. Ethylene could enhance tissue sensitivity to auxin. Moreover, the tissue of rose shoots is very sensitive in the in vitro condition on standard medium because of the calcium deficiency. Thus, the raised Ca/Mg level counteracted shoot-tip necrosis through enhancing cell membrane and wall resistance to ethylene and IAA.     

芋茎尖离体培养和快速繁殖

对芋优良品种莱阳毛羊头进行茎尖培养和快速繁殖。试验表明,外植体表面灭菌的最佳方案是乙醇→新洁尔灭→剥幼叶→升汞。在较软的培养基中,茎尖大于0．6mm,成活率为90％以上。不定芽分化的最适培养基为MS＋BA1（mg／L以下单位相同）＋NAA0．2＋Spm20,其分化率为100％。不定芽在MS＋BA2＋NAA0．1＋Spm50的培养基中,可实现继代繁殖和诱导生根一步完成,月增殖系数达7．3,生根率88．3％。芋试管苗移栽于沙壤土基中,成活率为90％以上,且生长健壮,根系发达。     

Micropropagation of the endangered aromatic varieties of Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek in West Bengal, India

Summary Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek, popularly known as mungdaal in India, is an important source of protein for supplementing the vegetarian diet in all the states of India. There are various varieties of mungbean. Depending upon the flavor and aroma, these are classified into two groups: (a) the good aromatic variety or Sonamung, and (b) the other, without any significant aroma, the Tilmung. In the present investigation, we attempted to propagate a good aromatic variety of mungbean (which is becoming nearly extinct) by in vitro shoot-tip multiplication. The best hormone combination in B5 medium was 0.2 mg of α-naphthalene acetic acid per 1 (1.074 μM) and 5 mg of N⁶-benzyladenine per 1 (22.192 μM). The plantlets were then rooted in hormone-free B5 medium and finally transferred to soil. This method of shoot-tip multiplication was found to be a reproducible and effective method for germplasm preservation of mungbean.     

香蕉离体茎尖超低温保存研究

以香蕉(Musaspp.)试管苗为试材,对其离体茎尖小滴玻璃化法超低温保存的影响因素进行了研究。小滴玻璃化法和玻璃化法超低温保存后再生率的差异表明,香蕉更适合用小滴玻璃化法进行超低温保存。香蕉小滴玻璃化法超低温保存的方案如下:试管苗在60g/L蔗糖的MS培养基上培养1~2个月,剥离带有1~2片叶原基的茎尖,室温下装载30m in(可延长至4h),0℃下PVS2处理40~50m in。6个基因型的14个品种的再生率平均为46.9%。通过SSR分子标记检测,再生植株的遗传稳定性没有发生改变。该结果为香蕉种质资源的长期保存提供了理论依据和技术支撑。     

In vitro clonal propagation of Capsicum spp.

The effect of various concentrations of benzyladenine (BA 4.4–177.5 M) or kinetin (4.7–185.9 M) on shoot proliferation from shoot-tip explants was investigated in C. praetermissum Heiser & Smith and C. annuum L. Maximum number of shoots were obtained on Murashige & Skoog's medium with 66.6 M BA or 92.9 M kinetin in C. praetermissum, and 88.8 M BA or 116.2 M kinetin in C. annuum after 4 weeks of culture. Combining 1 M 2, 3, 5-triiodobenzoic acid (TIBA) with low levels of BA or kinetin significantly increased shoot number as compared to using either cytokinin alone. Rooting of regenerated shoots was achieved on MS medium containing 5.7 M indoleacetic acid. Best rooting (80–100%) was observed in shoots from TIBA plus BA or kinetin media while only 40–50% of shoots from the BA or kinetin treatments were rootable. Plantlets obtained from TIBA plus BA or kinetin were normal diploids while those from BA or kinetin alone revealed distinct chromosomal aberrations in their root tip squashes. Regenerants from TIBA plus BA or kinetin media were successfully established in the soil (86% survival rate), where they flowered and showed normal meiotic behaviour with 100% pollen viability.Abbreviations BA benzyladenine - IAA indole-3-acetic acid - MS Murashige & Skoog's medium - TIBA 2, 3, 5-triiodobenzoic acid     

野葛试管苗茎尖玻璃化法超低温保存及植株再生

对野葛茎尖玻璃化法超低温保存技术的研究结果表明,H号野葛茎尖较佳的保存技术体系是:继代生长30 d的野葛无菌苗置于4℃冰箱炼苗5 d;在无菌条件下切取含1~2个叶原基(1.5~2.5 mm)的茎尖,转至含5% DMSO+5%蔗糖的MS培养基内,置于4℃冰箱预培养1 d;用60%、100% PVS₂(30%甘油+15%乙二醇+15% DMSO+13.7%蔗糖)分别在0℃下过渡和脱水各30 min,随即迅速投入液氮;保存24 h后,在40℃水浴中快速化冻90 s,用含41.1%蔗糖的MS培养液洗涤2次,每次停留10 min;转至再生培养基(MS+6-BA 2 mg/L+NAA 1 mg/L)暗培养7 d,然后光下培养,再生率可达60%以上。再生苗与常温苗形态指标差异不显著。     

Regeneration of grape (Vitis labruscana cv. Kyoho) by shoot-tip culture

We investigated the optimal levels of growth regulators, culture media, and pH on callus growth and organogenesis of in-vitro cultured ‘Kyoho’ grapes. Calli were induced by culturing leaf blades on an MS basal medium supplemented with 1 mg/IL BA and 0.01 mg/L 2,4-D. In addition, calli originating from the exocarp and mesocarp of grape fruits devel-oped on MS media supplemented with 0.1 mg/L IAA, NAA, or 2,4-D, or with 0.2 mg/L BA. In testing the potential for plant regeneration from shoot tips on various media, we found that the Nitsch medium, with I mg/L BA, was optimal for caulogenesis. The type of shoot development depended on the pH of the medium, with vigorous multiple-shoot devel-opment occurring at pH 6.0, and single shoots forming at pH 5.0. Finally, we were able to obtain rooted seedlings from the regenerated shoots that had been cultured on 1/4-strength Nitsch medium supplemented with 0.03 mg/L NAA.